HP 6120XG HP ProCurve Series 6120 Blade Switches Access Security Guide - Page 83
Steps for Disabling Password-Recovery., show front-panel-security
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Configuring Username and Password Security Password Recovery 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. Syntax: [no] front-panel-security password-recovery Enables or (using the "no" form of the command) disables the ability to recover a lost password. When this feature is enabled, the switch allows management access through the password recovery process described below. This provides a method for recovering from a lost manager username (if configured) and password. When this feature is disabled, the password recovery process is disabled and the only way to regain management access to the switch is to use the Reset+Clear button combination (page 2-25) to restore the switch to its factory default configuration. Note: To disable password-recovery: - You must have physical access to the front panel of the switch. - The factory-reset parameter must be enabled (the default). (Default: Enabled.) Steps for Disabling Password-Recovery. 1. Set the CLI to the global interface context. 2. Use show front-panel-security to determine whether the factory-reset parameter is enabled. If it is disabled, use the front-panel-security factoryreset command to enable it. 3. Press and release the Clear button on the front panel of the switch. 4. Within 60-seconds of pressing the Clear button, enter the following com mand: no front-panel-security password-recovery 5. Do one of the following after the "CAUTION" message appears: • If you want to complete the command, press [Y] (for "Yes"). • If you want to abort the command, press [N] (for "No") Figure 2-14 shows an example of disabling the password-recovery parameter. 2-33