Configuring Username and Password Security
The command to disable the
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-
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:
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■Contacting your ProCurve Customer Care Center to acquire a
| Disabling or |
| 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 |
| default configuration settings. |
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C a u t i o n | Disabling |
| 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 |
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| it necessary to temporarily disconnect the switch from the network to prevent |
| unauthorized access and other problems while it is being reconfigured. Also, |
| with |
| combination to reset the switch to |
| management access to the switch. |
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