Passwd - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 - SAN Switch Reference Manual

passwd

Change system login name and password.
Synopsis: V3.1.x
passwd ["username"]
Synopsis: V4.1.x
passwd ["user"]
Availability
All users.
Release
V3.1.x and V4.1.x
Description
Use this command to change the password for the user currently logged in, or, for
another user. To change the password for a specific user, enter the command with
the optional operand.
The hierarchy of user levels are (from greatest access to least) is Root, Factory,
Admin, and User. Typically, all fabric management should be performed from the
Admin user.
If the fabric is not in secure mode, the behavior of the command is as follows:
Fabric OS Version 3.1.x/4.1.x Reference Guide
If you are changing your own user level password, you are prompted to enter
the old password, and if it is valid, then the new password.
If a you are changing another user level password, you are prompted to enter
that user level's old password, and if it is valid, then the new password.
If you are logged in as the Root user when changing another user level
password, you are not prompted to enter the old password.
The command is disabled until you have changed all the login passwords from
the manufacture default values.
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