Using Passwords - IBM 8676G1X User Manual

v Remote Control Security Settings
For a list of supported options for your server, go to
http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/compat/ on the World Wide Web. To order an optional
Remote Supervisor Adapter, contact your IBM marketing representative or
authorized reseller.

Using passwords

The System Security choice appears only on the full Configuration/Setup Utility
menu. After you select this choice, you can implement two levels of password
protection: power-on password and administrator password. The administrator
password is available only if the optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter is
installed in your server.
Power-on password: After you set a power-on password, you can enable the
Unattended Start mode. This locks the keyboard and mouse but enables the
operating system to start. The keyboard and mouse remain locked until you type
the correct password.
You can use any combination of up to seven characters (A–Z, a–z, and 0–9) for
your power-on password. Keep a record of your password in a secure place. When
a power-on password is set, POST is not completed until you type the password. If
you forget the power-on password, you can regain access to the server through one
of the following methods:
v If an administrator password is set, type the administrator password at the
v Remove the battery and then reinstall the battery (see the Option Installation
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Select this choice to set a remote-control password. When you set a
remote-control password, you can also set the number of failed attempts to enter
the correct remote-control password, and the duration before another attempt is
allowed.
power-on prompt. (If necessary, see "Administrator password" on page 19 for
details.) Start the Configuration/Setup Utility program and change the power-on
password.
Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for instructions).