Setting Console Switch Security; Figure 3.10: Security Window - IBM 09N4290 User Manual

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Setting console switch security

The OSCAR interface enables you to set security on the local port console. You can establish a screen
saver mode that engages after the console switch remains unused for a specified Inactivity Time. Once
engaged, the console switch will remain locked until you press any key or move the mouse. You will then
need to type in the password to continue.
Use the Security window to lock the console switch with password protection, set or change the
password, and enable the screen saver.
NOTE: If a password has been previously set, you will have to enter the password before you can access the
Security window.
Accessing the Security window
1. Press Print Screen to launch the OSCAR interface. The Main window opens.
2. Click Setup - Security. The Security window opens.

Figure 3.10: Security Window

Setting or changing the password
1. Click in the New field and press Enter or double-click in the New field.
2. Type the new password in the New field and press Enter.
Passwords must contain alphanumeric characters, are case sensitive, and can be up to 12
characters. Valid characters are: A to Z, a to z, 0 to 9, space, and hyphen.
3. In the Repeat field, type the password again and press Enter.
4. Click OK and then close the window.
NOTE: If you lose or forget the password, call technical support. See "Appendix C: Technical Support" for
contact information.