Troubleshooting guide

Using the SRM Console 11-29
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Writer: Robert Young Project: AlphaServer DS20E System Comments:
Part Number: ER-K8F6W-UA .A01 File Name: l-ch11 Using the SRM Console.doc Last Saved On: 10/4/99 2:05 PM
Making the System Secure
Placing the console in secure mode ensures that unauthorized persons cannot
gain access to the system. The commands for console security are set
password, clear password, and set secure. The login command turns off
security features during the current console session.
P00>>> set password
Please enter the password: # Password is not
# echoed.
Please enter the password again: # Validation is not
P00>>> # echoed.
P00>>> set password # Changing a password.
Please enter the password:
Please enter the password again:
Now enter the old password:
P00>>>
P00>>> set password # Password entered is
Please enter the password: # too short.
Password length must be between 15 and 30 characters
P00>>>
Example 11-14. Set Password Command
The set password command sets the console password for the first time or
changes an existing password. It is necessary to set the password only if the
system is going to operate in secure mode.
If a password has not been set and the set password command is issued, the
console prompts for a password and verification.
If a password has been set and the set password command is issued, the
console prompts for the new password and verification, then prompts for the
old password. The password is unchanged if the validation password entered
does not match the existing password in the NVRAM.
The password length must be between 15 and 30 alphanumeric characters.