IBM RS/6000 User Manual page 62

If the error threshold is reached by someone entering passwords at the server, the
service processor exits the menus. This action is taken based on the assumption that
the server is in an adequately secure location with only authorized users having access.
Such users must still successfully enter a login password to access AIX.
If the error threshold is reached by someone entering passwords remotely, the service
processor disconnects the modem to prevent potential security attacks on the server by
unauthorized remote users.
The following table illustrates what you can access with the privileged-access password
and the general-access password.
Privileged Access Password
v Change Privileged-Access Password
Set or change the privileged access password. It provides the user with the capability
to access all service processor functions. This password is usually used by the
system administrator or root user.
v Change General-Access Password
Set or change the general-access password. It provides limited access to service
processor menus and is usually available to all users who are allowed to power on
the server.
v Enable/Disable Console Mirroring
When Console Mirroring is enabled, the service processor sends information to both
serial ports. This capability, which can be enabled by local or remote users, provides
local users with the capability to monitor remote sessions. Console mirroring can be
enabled for the current session only. For more information, see "Console Mirroring"
on page 67.
v Start Talk Mode
In a console-mirroring session, it is useful for those who are monitoring the session
to be able to communicate with each other. Selecting this menu item activates the
keyboards and displays for such communications while console mirroring is
established. This is a full duplex link, so message interference is possible. Alternating
messages between users works best.
v OS Surveillance Setup Menu
This menu can be used to set up operating system (OS) surveillance.
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General Access Password
None
None
Set
Set
None MAIN MENU displays
Set MAIN MENU displays
None Users with password, see the
MAIN MENU displays Other
users, the GENERAL USER
MENU displays
Set Users see menus associated
with the entered password
Resulting Menu