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Chapter 5 Connecting the Management Interfaces and Performing Initial System Configuration
Initial System Configuration
Cisco SCE 1000 2xGBE Installation and Configuration Guide
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Step 2: Configuring the Hostname
The hostname is used to identify the SCE 1000. It appears as part of the CLI prompt and is also
returned as the value of the MIB-II object sysName.
The maximum length is 20 characters.
The default hostname is SCE 1000.
To configure the hostname, complete the following steps:
The current hostname is displayed.
• To accept the displayed value, press Enter.
• To change the value, type any desired character string and press Enter.
Enter hostname [SCE 1000]:
Step 3: Setting the Passwords
Configure the passwords as follows:
• Set the password for each authorization level (User, Admin, Root).
• Enable/disable password encryption. When password encryption is enabled, it encrypts the
previously entered passwords.
Note
Passwords are needed for all authorization levels in order to prevent unauthorized users from accessing
the SCE 1000. Admin level should be used by the network administrator. Root level is for use by Cisco
technician.
Passwords must meet the following criteria:
• Minimum length — 4 characters
• Maximum length — 100 characters
• Begin with an alpha character
• May contain only printable characters
Note
Passwords are case sensitive.