Dell PowerEdge FN I/O Module Command Line Reference Guide 9.10(0.0)

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password

Specify a password for users on terminal lines.

Syntax

password [ encryption-type] password

To delete a password, use the no password password command.

Parameters

encryption-type	(OPTIONAL) Enter either zero ( `0`) or `7` as the encryption type for the password entered. The options are `0` is the default and means the password is not encrypted and stored as clear text. `7` means that the password is encrypted and hidden.
password	Enter a text string up to 32 characters long. The first character of the password must be a letter. You cannot use spaces in the password.

Defaults

No password is configured.

Command Modes

LINE

Supported Modes

Full–Switch

Command History

Version	Description
9.9(0.0)	Introduced on the FN IOM.
8.3.16.1	Introduced on the MXL 10/40GbE Switch IO Module.

Usage Information

The system prompts users for these passwords when the method for authentication or authorization used is "line".

Related Commands

enable password — sets the password for the enable command.

login authentication — configures an authentication method to log in to the switch.

service password-encryption — encrypts all passwords configured in the system.

radius-server key — configures a key for all RADIUS communications between the switch and the RADIUS host server.

tacacs-server key — configures a key for communication between a TACACS+ server and client.

username — establishes an authentication system based on user names.