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16 System Information Guide
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Defining Passwords and User Privilege Levels Using the CLI
1
Enter the CLI context.
2 Type enable password level <level> <password>
Where level is a number from 1 through 15, with 1 the lowest level and 15 the
highest level. Level 15 specifies the Privileged EXEC mode, which is the default level.
Where password is the password for the specified level. Enter a password from 1 to
32 alphanumeric characters. After you enter it, the password is encrypted for security.
For more information about this command; the various levels; and the Privileged
EXEC Mode, the Global Configuration Mode, and the Interface Configuration Mode,
see the Dell PowerConnect Switch CLI Guide and the Dell PowerConnect 3324/3348
User’s Guide.
3 Ty p e exit.
The CLI context is exited.
Recovering Passwords
The password recovery method is invoked from the Startup menu.
1 Boot or reboot the device, and press <Enter> within 2 seconds.
The Startup menu displays:
Startup menu
[1] Download sw
[2] Erase from flash
[3] Erase Flash
[4] NVRAM Erase
[5] Password Recovery Procedure
2
Ty p e 5 and press <Enter>.
The access method is reset.
NOTE: To ensure device integrity, redefine the Console Access Method passwords.
For more information about configuring user passwords, see the CLI User Guide or the
applicable PowerConnect Switch User’s Guide.