EX3500 Exec Password Management

About this task

Each EX3500 management policy can have a unique exec password with its own privilege level assigned. Utilize these passwords as specific EX3500 management sessions require priority over others.

To administrate EX3500 management passwords and their privileges:

Procedure

  1. Go to Configuration > Management > EX3500 Management Policy.
    The screen lists those EX3500 management policies created thus far. Select Add to create a new EX3500 management policy, Edit to modify an existing policy or Delete to remove an obsolete policy. Existing lists can be copied or renamed as needed.
  2. Select the Exec Password tab.
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  3. Select Add to create a new EX3500 exec password, Edit to modify an existing password configuration or Delete to remove an obsolete password.
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  4. Assign a privilege level from 0 - 15. 0 provides the least access, while level 15 provides the most access. The commands available at each level vary.
  5. Select the following Exec Password settings:
    Hash Type Select either 0 or 7 to define the hash in plain text (0) or encrypted characters (7).
    Exec Privilege Password Create a 32 character maximum password for the EX3500 exec password.
  6. Select OK when completed to update the EX3500 exec password. Select Reset to revert the screen back to its last saved configuration.