Reference Guide

Parameters
encryption-type (OPTIONAL) Enter either zero (0) or 7 as the encryption type for the
password entered. The options are
• 0 is the default and means the password is not encrypted and
stored as clear text.
• 7 means that the password is encrypted and hidden.
password Enter a text string up to 32 characters long. The first character of the
password must be a letter. You cannot use spaces in the password.
Defaults No password is configured.
Command Modes LINE
Command History
This guide is platform-specific. For command information about other platforms, refer to the
relevant FTOS Command Line Reference Guide .
The following is a list of the FTOS version history for this command.
Version 8.3.19.0 Introduced on the S4820T.
Version 8.3.11.1 Introduced on the Z9000.
Version 8.3.7.0 Introduced on the S4810.
Version 7.6.1.0 Introduced on the S-Series.
Version 7.5.1.0 Introduced on the C-Series.
pre-Version
6.1.1.0
Introduced on the E-Series.
Usage
Information
FTOS prompts users for these passwords when the method for authentication or authorization
used is "line".
Related
Commands
enable password — sets the password for the enable command.
login authentication — configures an authentication method to log in to the switch.
service password-encryption — encrypts all passwords configured in FTOS.
radius-server key — configures a key for all RADIUS communications between the switch and
the RADIUS host server.
tacacs-server key — configures a key for communication between a TACACS+ server and
client.
username — establishes an authentication system based on user names.
password-attributes
Configure the password attributes (strong password).
Z9000
Syntax
password-attributes [min-length number] [max-retry number]
[character-restriction [upper
number] [lower number] [numeric
number] [special-char number]]
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