Configuring Username and Password Security
•Modify the operation of the Reset+Clear combination (page
•Disable or
Syntax: show
Displays the current
Clear Password: Shows the status of the Clear button on the front panel of the switch. Enabled means that pressing the Clear button erases the local usernames and passwords configured on the switch (and thus removes local password protection from the switch). Disabled means that pressing the Clear button does not remove the local usernames and passwords configured on the switch. (Default: Enabled.)
Factory Reset: Shows the status of the Reset button on the front panel of the switch. Enabled means that pressing the Reset button reboots the switch and also enables the Reset button to be used with the Clear button (page
Password Recovery: Shows whether the switch is configured with the ability to recover a lost password. (Refer to “Password Recovery Process” on page
CAUTION: Disabling this option removes the ability to recover a password on the switch. Disabling this option is an extreme measure and is not recommended unless you have the most urgent need for high security. If you disable