Filter
Top Products
2-15
Configuring Username and Password Security
Front-Panel Security
Figure 2-10. Example of Disabling the Factory Reset Option
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 Pass-
word Recovery requires:
■ password-recovery enabled (the default) on the switch prior to an attempt
to recover from a lost username/password situation
■ Contacting your ProCurve Customer Care Center to acquire a one-time-
use password
Disabling or Re-Enabling the Password Recovery Process
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 factory-default configuration, which removes any non
default configuration settings.
Caution Disabling password-recovery requires that factory-reset be enabled, and locks
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
factory-default configuration. This can disrupt network operation and make
it necessary to temporarily disconnect the switch from the network to prevent
unauthorized access and other problems while it is being reconfigured. Also,
with factory-reset enabled, unauthorized users can use the Reset+Clear button
combination to reset the switch to factory-default configuration and gain
management access to the switch.
The command to disable the factory-reset operation produces this caution.
To complete the command, press [Y]. To abort the command, press [N].
Displays the current front-
panel-security configuration,
with Factory Reset disabled.
Completes the command to
disable the factory reset option.