CLI Guide

The following special characters are supported:
! " # % & ' ( ) ; < = > ? [ \ ] * + , - . / : ^ _ { | } ~ @ $
Defaults none
Command Modes CONFIGURATION
Supported Modes Full–Switch
Command History
Version Description
9.9(0.0) Introduced on the FN IOM.
9.6(0.0) Introduced the special-characters on the MXL Switch.
9.5(0.0) Introduced thelockout-period option on the MXL
10/40GbE Switch.
8.3.16.1 Introduced on the MXL 10/40GbE Switch IO Module.
Related
Commands
password — specifies a password for users on terminal lines.
service password-encryption
Encrypt all passwords configured in the system.
Syntax
service password-encryption
To store new passwords as clear text, use the no service password-
encryption command.
Defaults Enabled.
Command Modes CONFIGURATION
Supported Modes All Modes
Command History
Version Description
9.9(0.0) Introduced on the FN IOM.
8.3.16.1 Introduced on the MXL 10/40GbE Switch IO Module.
Usage Information
CAUTION: Encrypting passwords with this command does not provide a
high level of security. When the passwords are encrypted, you cannot return
them to plain text unless you re-configure them. To remove an encrypted
password, use the no password password command.
To keep unauthorized people from viewing passwords in the switch configuration
file, use the service password-encryption command. This command
encrypts the clear-text passwords created for user name passwords, authentication
Security
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