Admin Guide

Variable Value
• ro — Specifies read-only.
• rw — Specifies read-write.
• rwa — Specifies read-write-all.
To set this option to the default value, use the default
operator with the command. By default, the system
permits all access levels. To block an access level,
use the no operator with the command.
Changing passwords
Configure new passwords for each access level, or change the logon or password for the different
access levels of the switch. After you receive the switch, use default passwords to initially access
ACLI. If you use Simple Network Management Protocol version 3 (SNMPv3), you can change
encrypted passwords.
Before you begin
• You must use an account with read-write-all privileges to change passwords. For security, the
switch saves passwords to a hidden file.
About this task
If you enable the hsecure flag, after the aging time expires, the system prompts you to change your
password. If you do not configure the aging time, the default is 90 days.
Procedure
1. Enter Global Configuration mode:
enable
configure terminal
2. Change a password:
cli password WORD<1–20> {layer1|layer2|layer3|read-only|read-write|
read-write-all}
3. Enter the old password.
4. Enter the new password.
5. Enter the new password a second time.
6. Configure password options:
password [access-level WORD<2–8>] [aging-time <1-365>] [default-
lockout-time <60-65000>] [lockout WORD<0–46> time <60-65000>] [min-
passwd-len <10-20>] [password-history <3-32>]
System access
January 2017 Administering Avaya VSP 7200 Series and 8000 Series 188
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