Nexus Dashboard RBAC Configuration Guide for Cluster nd20-2

Following the Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) configuration for the first Nexus Dashboard cluster (nd20-1), this guide outlines the equivalent process for the second cluster, nd20-2. The steps mirror the previous configuration with minor adjustments for the new cluster.

Step 1 - Login to Nexus Dashboard nd20-2

Launch a new browser instance or tab to access the Nexus Dashboard for cluster nd20-2.

• ND URL: https://nd20-2.ecatsrtpdmz.cisco.com

At the login screen, enter the following credentials to authenticate:

• Username: admin
• Password: cisco.123

Step 2 - RBAC Configuration - nd20-2

1. Click Admin in the left navigation bar
2. Click Users and Security







3. Click Authentication
4. Click Create login domain





5. Name: cl-ise
6. Realm: Select TACACS+
7. Click Add Provider







8. Hostname/IP address: 10.3.0.10
9. Key: cisco.123
10. Confirm Key: cisco.123
11. Username: pod20u1
12. Password: cisco.123
13. Click Save







14. Click Save

Step 3 - Setup Default Login Domain Authentication - nd20-2

To streamline future logins, configure the default login domain authentication to cl-ise, the TACACS+ login domain established previously.

1. Click: Edit



2. Select: cl-ise
3. Click: Save

Upon saving, the Nexus Dashboard will return to the Users and Security page, displaying the updated default authentication method.

Step 4 - Verify RBAC - nd20-2

After configuring RBAC services for nd20-2, verify functionality by logging out and back in with the appropriate credentials.

1. Click Admin in the top right corner of the page
2. Click Logout





3. User Name: pod20u1
4. Password: cisco.123
5. Login Domain cl-ise
6. Click Login

Upon successful login, the user interface should display your username, pod20u1, as shown below.

Proceed to the next section: Nexus Dashboard Device Credentials.