Configuring Username and Password Security

Front-Panel Security

The command to disable the factory-reset operation produces this caution.

To complete the command, press [Y]. To abort the command, press [N].

Completes the command to disable the factory reset option.

Displays the current front- panel-security configuration, with Factory Reset disabled.

Figure 2-10. Example of Disabling the Factory Reset Option

Password Recovery

The password recovery feature is enabled by default and provides a method for regaining management access to the switch (without resetting the switch to its factory default configuration) in the event that the system administrator loses the local manager username (if configured) or password. Using Password Recovery requires:

password-recoveryenabled (the default) on the switch prior to an attempt to recover from a lost username/password situation

Contacting your ProCurve Customer Care Center to acquire a one-time- use password

 

Disabling or Re-Enabling the Password Recovery Process

 

Disabling the password recovery process means that the only method for

 

recovering from a lost manager username (if configured) and password is to

 

reset the switch to its factory-default configuration, which removes any non

 

default configuration settings.

 

 

C a u t i o n

Disabling password-recoveryrequires that factory-resetbe enabled, and locks

 

out the ability to recover a lost manager username (if configured) and pass-

 

word on the switch. In this event, there is no way to recover from a lost

 

manager username/password situation without resetting the switch to its

 

factory-default configuration. This can disrupt network operation and make

 

it necessary to temporarily disconnect the switch from the network to prevent

 

unauthorized access and other problems while it is being reconfigured. Also,

 

with factory-resetenabled, unauthorized users can use the Reset+Clear button

 

combination to reset the switch to factory-default configuration and gain

 

management access to the switch.

 

 

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