Passwd, Special inputs – HP HSG Array Controller User Manual

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Telnet Commands B-35

Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required

Writer: Bill Reitz Project: StorageWorks Fibre Channel Storage Switch User's Guide Comments:

Part Number: AA-RHBYA-TE 135267-001 File Name: i-appb Telnet Commands Last Saved On: 4/7/99 12:36 PM

passwd

Figure B-22 shows the

passwd

command which is used to set user names

and passwords.

admin> passwd

username 1 [admin]:

"admin" password:

username 2 [user]:

"user" password:

username 3 [other]:

"other" password:

Figure B-22. passwd Command Example

The command syntax is

passwd [ "user name" ]

The optional parameter <user name> is a double-quoted, valid user name.

NOTE: If the current password is incorrect the command exits without saving any
changes. If the number of retries attempts is exceeded the command either steps to the
next user or exits, saving any changes made thus far.

If the current password is incorrect the command exits without saving any
changes. If the number of retries attempts is exceeded the command either
steps to the next user or exits, saving any changes made thus far.

Special Inputs

Return Key – Accepts the default value (if applicable) and moves to the
next prompt.

<Ctrl-C> – Aborts the passwd command immediately and ignores all
changes made.

<Ctrl-D> – Entered alone at a prompt without any preceding input,
terminates the passwd command and writes all changes to flash
memory.

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