9. Security > Settings
Configure the security features, such as Account Blocking, Password Policy, and
Idle Timeout, as explained below.
From the Security section, click on Settings. The Security Settings screen
appears (see Figure 9-1).
Network
Configuration
Administration
User Settings
Switch Configuration
Power Management
User Targets
Security
Settings
SSL Certificate
Maintenance
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SAMs Upgrade
Restore Factory Settings
Set Time & Date
Backup & Restore
Logout
The Security Settings fields include the following:
Account Blocking—decide on the number of attempts to login with a wrong
username or password after which there is a time lock or a total block.
Password Policy—For OSD and Web configuration access you have the option
of a standard or high security password level. Table 9-1 shows the parameters for
the two options.
Security > Settings
Account Blocking
Block after
Password Policy
Idle Timeout
Disconnect after
Restart
Figure 9-1. Security Settings screen.
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