Setting The Console Password; Example 5-18 Set Password - HP AlphaServer TS15 Owner's Manual

5.19.2 Setting the Console Password

Set the console password with the set password command. A password is required for
operating the system in secure mode.
Example 5–18 Set Password
>>> set password
Please enter the password:
Please enter the password again:
>>>
>>> set password
Please enter the password:
Please enter the password again:
Now enter the old password:
>>>
>>> set password
Please enter the password:
Password length must be between 15 and 30 characters
>>>
Explanation
Setting a password. If a password has not been set and the set password command is
issued, the console prompts for a password and verification. The password and
verification are not echoed.
Changing a password. If a password has been set and the set password command is
issued, the console prompts for the new password and verification, then prompts for
the old password. The password is not changed if the validation password entered
does not match the existing password stored in NVRAM.
The password length must be between 15 and 30 alphanumeric characters. Any
characters entered after the 30th character are not stored.
The set password command sets the console password for the first time or changes an
existing password. It is necessary to set the password only if the system is going to operate
in secure mode.
The syntax is: set password
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