APC AP9254 Administrator Functions, Differences between Secure and Non-secure Operating Modes

4.6 Administrator Functions

The Administrator Functions Menu is accessed from the Command Menu. Here, you can create an administrator password, set a system logout time and create individual user logins with specific access and privileges. This menu is only used if you are running your system in secure mode. If you configure an administrator password from this menu, your system will then be in secure mode. A lock symbol will appear to the right of the menu headings to indicate secure operation. If you wish to keep your system in the default non-secure mode, return to the Command Menu. For the differences between secure and non- secure modes, see below.

Differences between Secure and Non-secure Operating Modes

Administrator Password

Entering an administrator password places your system in secure mode. Non-secure systems do not use passwords. To return your system to the default of non-secure mode, simply delete the administrator password. When the administrator password is enabled, user passwords must also be entered or the switch will not be completely secure. The default for users is no password. Simply press the enter key at the prompt.

Logout Capability

You have the option of automatically logging out of the system after an administrator defined period of inactivity. Timeout values can be set from 0 to 60 minutes. A value of 0 keeps the user logged in continuously. When the timeout is reached, the current channel is deselected and the display goes to screen saver mode. Users must log in again to access system computers. This option is only available in secure mode.

Multiple User Logins

You can create up to four user log ins in addition to the system administrator. Use these log ins to configure and control server access for every type of system user. The administrator has full access privileges; additional users can have viewing or viewing with keyboard and mouse control capability for each attached server. This option is only available in secure mode.

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