Table 21. Comparison of Privileges Between CMC Administrators, Power Users, and Guest Users
Privilege Set
Administrator Permissions
Power User
Permissions
Guest User
Permissions
CMC Login User
Yes
Yes
Yes
Chassis Configuration Administrator
Yes
No
No
User Configuration Administrator
Yes
No
No
Clear Logs Administrator
Yes
Yes
No
Chassis Control Administrator (Power
commands)
Yes
Yes
No
Server Administrator
Yes
Yes
No
Test Alert User
Yes
Yes
No
Debug Command Administrator
Yes
No
No
Fabric A Administrator
Yes
Yes
No
Modifying Root User Administrator Account Settings
For added security, it is strongly recommended that you change the default password of the root (User 1) account. The root account
is the default administrative account that is shipped with CMC.
To change the default password for the root account:
1.
In the left pane, click
Chassis Overview
, and then click
User Authentication
.
2.
On the
Users
page, in the
User ID
column, click
1
.
NOTE: The user ID 1 is the root user account that is shipped by default with CMC. This cannot be changed.
3.
On the
User Configuration
page, select the
Change Password
option.
4.
Type the new password in the
Password
field, and then type the same password in
Confirm Password
.
5.
Click
Apply
. The password is changed for the
1
user ID.
Configuring Local Users
You can configure up to 16 local users in CMC with specific access privileges. Before you create a CMC local user, verify if any
current users exist. You can set user names, passwords, and roles with the privileges for these users. The user names and passwords
can be changed using any of the CMC–secured interfaces such as, web interface, RACADM, and WS-MAN.
Configuring Local Users Using CMC Web Interface
NOTE: You must have Configure Users permission to create a CMC user.
To add and configure local CMC users:
1.
In the left pane, click
Chassis Overview
, and then click
User Authentication
.
2.
On the
Local Users
page, in the
User ID
column, click a user ID number. The
User Configuration
page is displayed.
NOTE: User ID 1 is the root user account that is shipped by default with a CMC. This cannot be changed.
3.
Enable the user ID and specify the user name, password, and access privileges for the user. For more information about the
options, see the
Online Help
.
4.
Click
Apply
. The user is created with appropriate privileges.
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