Users Guide

upper number (OPTIONAL) Enter the keyword upper then the upper number. The range is from
0 to 31.
lower number (OPTIONAL) Enter the keyword lower then the lower number. The range is from
0 to 31.
numeric number (OPTIONAL) Enter the keyword numeric then the numeric number. The range is
from 0 to 31.
special-char
number
(OPTIONAL) Enter the keywords special-char then the number of special
characters permitted. The range is from 0 to 31.
The following special characters are supported:
! " # % & ' ( ) ; < = > ? [ \ ] * + , - . / : ^ _ { | } ~ @ $
Defaults none
Command Modes CONFIGURATION
Command History
This guide is platform-specic. For command information about other platforms, refer to the relevant Dell
Networking OS Command Line Reference Guide.
The following is a list of the Dell Networking OS version history for this command.
Version Description
9.7(0.0) Introduced on the S6000–ON.
9.5(0.0) Introduced lockout-period option on the Z9000, S6000, S4820T, S4810, and
MXL.
9.2(1.0) Introduced on the Z9500.
9.0.2.0 Introduced on the S6000.
8.3.19.0 Introduced on the S4820T.
8.3.11.1 Introduced on the Z9000.
8.3.7.0 Introduced on the S4810.
7.6.1.0 Introduced on the S-Series.
7.5.1.0 Introduced on the C-Series.
6.3.1.0 Introduced on the E-Series.
Related Commands password — species a password for users on terminal lines.
service password-encryption
Encrypt all passwords congured in Dell Networking OS.
Syntax
service password-encryption
To store new passwords as clear text, use the no service password-encryption command.
Defaults Enabled.
Command Modes CONFIGURATION
Security
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