Cisco Systems SCE 2000 4/8xFE manual Configuring the Hostname, Setting the Passwords

Chapter 5 Connecting the Management Interfaces and Performing Initial System Configuration

Initial System Configuration

Step 2: Configuring the Hostname

The hostname is used to identify the SCE 2000. It appears as part of the CLI prompt and is also returned as the value of the MIB-II object sysName.

The maximum length is 20 characters. The default hostname is SCE 2000.

To configure the hostname, complete the following steps:

The current hostname is displayed.

•To accept the displayed value, press Enter.

•To change the value, type any desired character string and press Enter.

Enter hostname [SCE 2000]:

Step 3: Setting the Passwords

Configure the passwords as follows:

•Set the password for each authorization level (User, Admin, Root).

•Enable/disable password encryption. When password encryption is enabled, it encrypts the previously entered passwords.

Note Passwords are needed for all authorization levels in order to prevent unauthorized users from accessing the SCE 2000. Admin level should be used by the network administrator. Root level is for use by Cisco technician.

Passwords must meet the following criteria:

•Minimum length — 4 characters

•Maximum length — 100 characters

•Begin with an alpha character

•May contain only printable characters

Note Passwords are case sensitive.

Cisco SCE 2000 4/8xFE Installation and Configuration Guide

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