3.From the Configuration Menu, use the following command to select the System Menu:

>>Configuration# sys

The System Menu is displayed.

[System Menu]

 

syslog

- Syslog Menu

sshd

- SSH Server Menu

radius

- RADIUS Authentication Menu

tacacs+

- TACACS+ Authentication Menu

ntp

- NTP Server Menu

ssnmp

- System SNMP Menu

access

- System Access Menu

date

- Set system date

time

- Set system time

timezone

- Set system timezone (daylight savings)

idle

- Set timeout for idle CLI sessions

notice

- Set login notice

bannr

- Set login banner

hprompt

- Enable/disable display hostname (sysName) in CLI prompt

bootp

- Enable/disable use of BOOTP

dhcp

- Enable/disable use of DHCP on Mgmt interface

reminders - Enable/disable Reminders

cur

- Display current system-wide parameters

4.Enter the following command to set the administrator password:

System# access/user/admpw

5.Enter the current administrator password at the prompt:

Changing ADMINISTRATOR password; validation required...

Enter current administrator password:

NOTE: If you forget your administrator password, call your technical support representative for help using the password fix-up mode.

6.Enter the new administrator password at the prompt:

Enter new administrator password:

7.Enter the new administrator password, again, at the prompt:

Re-enter new administrator password:

8.Apply and save the change by entering the following commands:

System# apply

System# save

Changing the default user password

The user login has limited control of the switch. Through a user account, you can view switch information and statistics, but you cannot make configuration changes.

The default password for the user account is user. This password cannot be changed from the user account. Only the administrator has the ability to change passwords, as shown in the following procedure.

1.Connect to the switch and log in using the admin password.

2.From the Main Menu, use the following command to access the Configuration Menu:

Main# cfg

3.From the Configuration Menu, use the following command to select the System Menu:

>>Configuration# sys

4.Enter the following command to set the user password:

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HP GbE2c manual Changing the default user password

GbE2c specifications

The HP GbE2c is a high-performance Ethernet Switch designed to meet the increasing demands of data center environments. As a critical component in Hewlett-Packard's networking lineup, the GbE2c provides a seamless blend of speed, reliability, and advanced networking capabilities, making it an essential tool for enterprises aiming to enhance their network infrastructure.

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