Compaq AA-RHGWB-TE manual Telnet Session Default User Names for Fibre Channel Switches

Table 6–1: Telnet Session Default User Names for Fibre Channel Switches

DSGGA	DSGGB	Description
other	n/a	Allows you to execute commands ending in
		Show, such as dateShow and portShow.
user	user	Allows you to execute all commands ending in
		Show, plus any commands from the help menu
		that do not change the state of the switch, for
		example, version and errDump. You can
		change the passwords for all users up to and
		including the current user’s security level.
admin	admin	Provides access to all the commands that show
		up in the help menu. Most switch administration
		is done when logged in as admin.
n/a	root	Gives users access to an extensive command set
		that can significantly alter system performance.
		Root commands should only be used at the
		request of Compaq customer service.

You can set the user names and passwords for users at or below the security level of the present login level by executing the passwd command. Enter a new user name (if desired) and a new password for the user.

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Use Ctrl/H to correct typing errors.

Use the logout command to log out from any telnet connection.

6.5.1.2.5 Setting the Switch Name via Telnet Session

After you set the IP address and subnet mask, you can use a telnet session to log in to the switch to complete other switch management functions or monitor switch status. For example, if a system’s /etc/hosts file contains an alias for the switch’s IP address, set the switch name to the alias. This allows you to telnet to the switch name from that system. Telnet from a system that has the IP address in its /etc/hosts file and set the switch address as follows:

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