HP PROCURVE 2910AL, Access Security Manual

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Configuring Username and Password Security
Front-Panel Security
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.
Figure 2-12. 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.
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