Compaq AlphaServer ES45 1B User Manual

2-28 ES45 Owner's Guide
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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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.
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Changing a password. If a password has been set and the set password
command is issued, the console prompts for the new password and verifica-
tion, 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.
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The password length must be between 15 and 30 alphanumeric characters.
Any characters entered after the 30th character are not stored.

Compaq AlphaServer ES45 1B Specifications

General

Brand	Compaq
Model	AlphaServer ES45 1B
Category	Server
Language	English