User guide

Chapter 4 Installation and Startup
System Configuration
SCE 1000 2xGBE Release 2.0.10 User Guide
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Step 3: Setting the Passwords
Configure the passwords as follows:
• Set the password for each authorization level (User, Admin, Root).
• Enable/disable password encryption. When password encryption is enabled, it encrypts the
previously entered passwords.
Note
Passwords are needed for all authorization levels in order to prevent unauthorized users from accessing
the SCE 1000. Admin level should be used by the network administrator. Root level is for use by Cisco
technician.
Passwords must meet the following criteria:
• Minimum length: 4 characters
• Maximum length: 100 characters
• Begin with an alpha character
• May contain only printable characters
Note
Passwords are case sensitive.
Note
The default password for all levels is “cisco”.
To change the passwords:
Step 1 The default User password is displayed.
• To accept the displayed value, press Enter.
• To change the value, type the desired string and press Enter.
Step 2 The default Admin password is displayed.
• To accept the displayed value, press Enter.
• To change the value, type the desired string and press Enter.
Step 3 The default Root password is displayed.
• To accept the displayed value, press Enter.
• To change the value, type the desired string and press Enter.
Step 4 Configure password encryption. By default, password encryption is not enabled.
• To disable password encryption, press Enter.