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Attention:
For security purposes, the service processor counts the number of attempts to enter passwords. The
results of not recognizing a password within this error threshold are different, depending on whether the
attempts are being made locally (at the system) or remotely (through a modem). The error threshold is
three attempts.
If the error threshold is reached by someone entering passwords at the system, the service processor
commands the system to resume the initial program load (IPL). This action is taken based on the
assumption that the system is in an adequately secure location with only authorized users having access.
Such users must still successfully enter a login password to access the operating system.
If the error threshold is reached by someone entering passwords remotely, the service processor
commands the system to power off to prevent potential security attacks on the system by unauthorized
remote users. The following table lists what you can access with the privileged-access password and the
general-access password.
Privileged
access
password
None
Set
Set
If you forget the password, you must remove the battery for at least 30 seconds to disable the password.
v Change Privileged-Access Password
Set or change the privileged-access password. It provides the user with the capability to access all
service processor functions. This password is usually used by the system administrator or root user.
v Change General-Access Password
Set or change the general-access password. It provides limited access to service processor menus, and
is usually available to all users who are allowed to power on the system, especially remotely.
Note: The general-access password can only be set or changed after the privileged-access password
is set.
v Enable/Disable Console Mirroring (not supported)
v Start Talk Mode
In a console-mirroring session, it is useful for those who are monitoring the session to be able to
communicate with each other. Selecting Start Talk Mode activates the keyboards and consoles for such
communications while console mirroring is established. This is a full-duplex link, so message
interference is possible. Alternating messages between users works best.
v OS Surveillance Setup Menu
This menu can be used to set up operating system (OS) surveillance.
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General
Resulting menu
access
password
None
Service processor main menu is displayed.
None
Users with the password see the service processor main menu. Users
without password cannot log in.
Set
Users see menus associated with the entered password.
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