Configuring Username and Password Security

Front-Panel Security

Syntax: [no] front-panel-security password-recovery

Enables or (using the “no” form of the command) disables the ability to recover a lost password.

When this feature is enabled, the switch allows management access through the password recovery process described below. This provides a method for recovering from a lost manager username (if configured) and password. When this feature is disabled, the password recovery process is disabled and the only way to regain management access to the switch is to use the Reset+Clear button combination (page 2-9) to restore the switch to its factory default configuration.

Note: To disable password-recovery:

You must have physical access to the front panel of the switch.

The factory-resetparameter must be enabled (the default).

(Default: Enabled.)

Steps for Disabling Password-Recovery.

1.Set the CLI to the global interface context.

2.Use show front-panel-securityto determine whether the factory-reset parameter is enabled. If it is disabled, use the front-panel-security factory- reset command to enable it.

3.Press and release the Clear button on the front panel of the switch.

4.Within 60-seconds of pressing the Clear button, enter the following com- mand:

no front-panel-security password-recovery

5.Do one of the following after the “CAUTION” message appears:

If you want to complete the command, press [Y] (for “Yes”).

If you want to abort the command, press [N] (for “No”)

Figure 2-11shows an example of disabling the password-recoveryparameter.

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