Configuring Username and Password Security

Front-Panel Security

As a result of increased security concerns, customers now have the ability to stop someone from removing passwords by disabling the Clear and/or Reset buttons on the front of the switch.

Front-Panel Button Functions ‘

The front panel of the switch includes the Reset button and the Clear button.

Reset Button

 

Clear Button

 

 

 

Figure 2-4. Example Front-Panel Button Locations

Clear Button

Pressing the Clear button alone for one second resets the password(s) configured on the switch.

ResetClear

Figure 2-5. Press the Clear Button for One Second To Reset the Password(s)

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