Fips Configuration Examples; Entering Fips Mode Through Automatic Reboot - HP FlexFabric 5700 Series Security Configuration Manual

FIPS configuration examples

Entering FIPS mode through automatic reboot

Network requirements
Use the automatic reboot method to enter FIPS mode, and use a console port to log in to the device in
FIPS mode.
Configuration procedure
# If you want to save the current configuration, execute the save command before you enable FIPS mode.
# Enable FIPS mode and choose the automatic reboot method to enter FIPS mode. Configure the
username as root and the password as 12345zxcvb!@#$%ZXCVB.
<Sysname> system-view
[Sysname] fips mode enable
FIPS mode change requires a device reboot. Continue? [Y/N]:y
Reboot the device automatically? [Y/N]:y
The system will create a new startup configuration file for FIPS mode. After you set the
login username and password for FIPS mode, the device will reboot automatically.
Enter username(1-55 characters):root
Enter password(15-63 characters):
Confirm password:
Waiting for reboot... After reboot, the device will enter FIPS mode.
Verifying the configuration
After the device reboots, enter the username root and the password 12345zxcvb!@#$%ZXCVB. The
system prompts you to configure a new password. After you configure the new password, the device
enters FIPS mode. The new password must be different from the previous password. It must include at least
15 characters, and contain uppercase and lowercase letters, digits, and special characters. For more
information about the requirements for the password, see the system output.
Press ENTER to get started.
login: root
Password:
First login or password reset. For security reason, you need to change your password. Please
enter your password.
old password:
new password:
confirm:
Updating user information. Please wait ... ...
...
<Sysname>
# Display the current FIPS mode state.
<Sysname> display fips status
FIPS mode is enabled.
# Display the default configuration file.
<Sysname> more fips-startup.cfg
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