IBM 1735R16, Installer And User Manual

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RCM Installer and User Guide
Firmware Management
This menu option contains the FLASH Download command. The FLASH
Download selection allows you to keep your RCM firmware current with
upgrades available from IBM. For more information see Appendix A:
FLASH Upgrades .
Enable Debug Messages
This menu option allows you to configure the RCM to display messages
regarding the status of the RCM. Once you select the level of detail to receive, the
RCM will begin to display information on your terminal screen. When you are
finished viewing, press any key to exit this mode.
Set/Change Password
The RCM can be set to a secure mode where the Terminal menu cannot be
accessed without first entering a password.
To activate security:
1. Select the Set/Change Password menu option. You will be prompted with
the option to continue. Enter a Y .
2. Type a password for this RCM and press Enter . This password must be a
minimum of 5 characters and can be up to a maximum of 12 characters
(10 are visible). The password must consist of a combination of alpha and
numeric characters.
3. You will be prompted to re-type the password. Once you complete this
step, security will be active and you will not be able to access RCM
terminal operations without the password.
To change the password:
1. Select the Set/Change Password menu option.
2. You will be prompted to type the old password and a new one.
3. Re-enter the new password to verify.
ATTENTION: This password places your RCM terminal in a secure mode. This password
should be guarded like any network password and care should be taken to avoid forgetting or
misplacing it. There are no means for recovering a lost password.
Exit
This menu selection will return you to the ready prompt.