CLI Guide

• On 12G and later systems: Locked, Unlocked
Description
Locks the system password. To prevent the system password from being modied, set this
option to lockedand enable setup password. This eld also prevents the system password
from being disabled by the user while the system boots.
Example:
A:>syscfg --pwdlock=lock
pwdlock=lock
Applicable Systems All PowerEdge systems.
PwrButton or powerbutton
Table 221. PwrButton or powerbutton
Valid Arguments
• On systems prior to 12G: enable, disable
• On 12G and later systems: Enabled, Disabled
Description
Enables or disables the power button on the front panel.
Example:
A:>syscfg --powerbutton=enable
powerbutton=enable
Applicable Systems All PowerEdge systems.
SetupPassword or setuppwd
Table 222. SetupPassword or setuppwd
Valid Arguments
• On systems prior to 12G: read-only
• On 12G and later systems: read-only
Description
Sets the setup password for the BIOS. The setup password locks the BIOS F2 screen. The
argument string supplied to this option is the password. Passwords are limited to
alphanumeric characters and cannot exceed 32 characters in length. If a current setup
password is set, it must be given through the oldsetuppwd option. This option is not
replicated. For more information on delimiters, see Command Line Option Delimiters .
Example:
A:>syscfg --setuppwd=asetuppassword
The password has been set. Please use a warm reboot to apply
the password to the system.
Example 2:
A:>syscfg --setuppwd=asetuppassword --
oldsetuppwd=currentpassword
The password has been set. Please use a warm reboot to apply
the password to the system.
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