Dell PowerConnect M6348 User's Guide - Page 85

Security Management and Password Configuration System security is handled through the AAA (Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting) mechanism that manages user access rights, privileges, and management methods. AAA uses both local and remote user databases. Data encryption is handled through the SSH mechanism. The system is delivered with no default password configured; all passwords are user-defined. If a userdefined password is lost, a password recovery procedure can be invoked from the Boot menu. The procedure is applicable for the local terminal only and allows a one-time access to the switch from the local terminal with no password entered. Configuring Security Passwords The security passwords can be configured for the following services: • Console • Telnet • SSH • HTTP • HTTPS Note: When creating a user name, the default priority is "1," which allows access but not configuration rights. A priority of "15" must be set to enable access and configuration rights to the switch. Configuring an Initial Console Password To configure an initial console password, enter the following commands: console(config)#aaa authentication login default line console(config)#aaa authentication enable default line console(config)#line console console(config-line)#login authentication default console(config-line)#enable authentication default console(config-line)#password secret123 • When initially logging on to a switch through a console session, enter secret123 at the password prompt. • When changing a switch's mode to enable, enter secret123 at the password prompt. Configuring Dell PowerConnect 83