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not applied to the system. Generally, passwords are limited to alphanumeric characters and
cannot exceed 32 characters in length. This option is not replicated. For more information
on delimiters, see Command Line Option Delimiters.
Example:
A:>syscfg --setuppwd=asetuppassword --
oldsetuppwd=currentpassword
The password has been set.Please use a warm reboot to apply the
password to the system.
Applicable Systems All PowerEdge systems prior to PowerEdge 12G systems.
oldsyspwd
Table 290. oldsyspwd
Valid Arguments <string>
Description
Supplies the current system password for the BIOS. This option is only given when setting
the new system password. If this password does not match the current system password,
the new password is not applied to the system. The system password is required when
booting the system. The argument string supplied to this option is the password. Generally,
passwords are limited to alphanumeric characters and cannot exceed 32 characters in
length. This option is not replicated. For more information on delimiters see Command Line
Option Delimiters.
Example1:
A:>syscfg --syspwd=<anotherpassword> --oldsyspwd=<password>
The password has been set.Please use a warm reboot to apply the
password to the system.
Example 2:
A:>syscfg --syspwd=<asyspassword> --oldsyspwd=<currentpassword>
The old password entered is incorrect. The new password will
not be set. Please try again.
Applicable Systems All PowerEdge systems prior to PowerEdge 12G systems.
opticaldrivectrl
Table 291. opticaldrivectrl
Valid Arguments enable, disable
Description
Enables or disables the optical CD-ROM controller.
Example:
A:>syscfg --opticaldrivectrl=enable
opticaldrivectrl=enable
Applicable Systems All PowerEdge systems prior to PowerEdge 12G systems.
SYSCFG 149