Configuring Username and Password Security

Front-Panel Security

As a result of increased security concerns, customers now have the ability to stop someone from removing passwords by disabling the Clear and/or Reset buttons on the front of the switch.

Front-Panel Button Functions

The System Support Module (SSM) of the switch includes the System Reset button and the Clear button.

Figure 2-6. Front-Panel Reset and Clear Buttons

Clear Button

Pressing the Clear button alone for one second resets the password(s) con­ figured on the switch.

ResetClear

Figure 2-7. Press the Clear Button for One Second To Reset the Password(s)

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