HP 6120XG HP ProCurve Series 6120 Blade Switches Access Security Guide - Page 62

Configuring Username and Password Security Saving Security Credentials in a Config File Local Manager and Operator Passwords The information saved to the running-config file when the include-credentials command is entered includes: password manager [user-name ] password operator [user-name ] where is an alphanumeric string for the user name assigned to the manager or operator. indicates the type of hash algorithm used: SHA-1 or plain text. is the SHA-1 authentication protocol's hash of the pass­ word or clear ASCII text. For example, a manager username and password may be stored in a running­ config file as follows: password manager user-name George SHA1 2fd4e1c67a2d28fced849ee1bb76e7391b93eb12 Caution Use the write memory command to save the password configurations in the startup-config file. The passwords take effect when the switch boots with the software version associated with that configuration. If a startup configuration file includes other security credentials, but does not contain a manager or operator password, the switch will not have password protection and can be accessed through Telnet, the serial port, or web interface with full manager privileges. Password Command Options The password command has the following options: Syntax: [no] password [user-name ] Set or clear a local username/password for a given access level. manager: configures access to the switch with manager-level privileges. operator: configures access to the switch with operator-level privileges. port-access: configures access to the switch through 802.1X authentication with operator-level privileges. 2-12