Remote-Control Security Settings - IBM eServer 232 xSeries User Reference Manual

To set the password override switch:
1. Review the information in "Before you begin" on page 38.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all external cables and
3. Change the setting of the password override switch (switch 6 on switch block 1 on
4. Install the server cover and connect all external cables and power cords (see
5. Turn on the server.
Note: You can now start the Configuration/Setup Utility program and set a power-on

Remote-control security settings

Select this choice to set a remote-control password, which provides access to all
choices on the Configuration Setup Utility main menu. You can set the following
features:
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power cords; then, remove the cover. See "Removing the cover, door, and bezel"
on page 46.
the system board) to the opposite side of the switch. This allows one opportunity
to enter the Setup Utility to change or delete the power-on password.
"Installing the cover" on page 73).
password. Restart the server; then, press the F1 key to enter the Setup Utility.
Select System Security and change or delete the power-on password. If the
power-on password is not changed or deleted, the old password will be
reinstated the next time you start the server.
Set or read current system management adapter
Set lockout threshold
Enter a number of failed login attempts. Once this number is reached, the server
locks up. You can also set the server to lock up if no password is entered for a set
number of minutes.
Password override switch
(switch 6 of switch block 1)
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