Configuring Username and Password Security
Syntax: [no]
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
–You must have physical access to the front panel of the switch.
–The
(Default: Enabled.)
Steps for Disabling1.Set the CLI to the global interface context.
2.Use show
3.Press and release the Clear button on the front panel of the switch.
4.Within
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”)
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