Problem setting password through a configuration file

[David1030]

Hello,

We've recently begun our deep-dive into IMC and we're having trouble setting the password for Manager/Operator through a configuration file. I don't think we're using the right syntax.

Is it generally adviced to set the password through a CLI-script after the deployment of our config-baseline for new swtiches? (HP2530-series) Or can we do it right in the config file?

Thanks in advance.

[Lynn-Marie · Accepted solution]

Hi David,

The security credentials for switches are not stored in the configuration file by default - they are stored elsewhere in the switch and are therefore able to be erased using the recessed 'clear' button on the front panel.

You can use the include-credentials command to save passwords, secret keys, and other security credentials in the running config file. For more information, see the section on 'Saving security credentials in a config file' in the Access Security Guide for the switch.

http://h20565.www2.hp.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?sp4ts.oid=5333803&docId=emr_na-c03594848&docLocale=en_US

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I hope this helps!

Lynn-Marie