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4.
In the "Maximum number of failed logins" field, type a number. This is the maximum number of login failure the user is
permitted before the user is blocked from accessing the PDU.
5.
Click Save.
Tip: If any user blocking event occurs, you can unblock that user manually by using the "unblock" CLI command over a
local connection. Refer to
Unblocking a User
in the PDU With RackLink Advanced User Manual at
www.middleatlantic.com/resources/power-downloads.aspx
To set limitations for login timeout and use of identical login names:
1.
Choose Device Settings > Security > Login Settings.
2.
In the "Idle timeout period" field, type a value or click
to select a time option. This setting determines how long
users are permitted to stay idle before being forced to log out.
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If you type a value, the value must be followed by a time unit, such as '4 min.' See
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Keep the idle timeout to 20 minutes or less if possible. This reduces the number of idle sessions connected, and
the number of simultaneous commands sent to the PDU.
3.
Select the "Prevent concurrent login with same username" checkbox if intending to prevent multiple persons from using
the same login name simultaneously.
4.
Click Save.
Configuring Password Policy
1.
Choose Device Settings > Security > Password Policy
2.
The Password Policy page appears.
3.
Configure the following:
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Force users to change passwords at a regular interval using the password aging setting.
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Force users to use strong passwords.
Use of strong passwords makes it more difficult for intruders to crack user passwords and access the PDU.
Configuring Password Aging
To configure password aging:
1.
Choose Device Settings > Security > Password Policy
2.
The Password Policy page appears.
3.
Select the 'Enabled' checkbox of Password Aging.