is an alphanumeric
string for the user name assigned to the manager or operator.
<hash-type>
indicates
the type of hash algorithm used: SHA-1 or plain text.
<pass-hash>
is
the SHA-1 authentication protocol's hash of the password or clear
ASCII text.
For example, a manager user name and password
can be stored in a running-config file as follows: Manager/User name storage
Use the write memory command
to save the password configurations in the startup-config file.
The passwords take effect when the switch boots with the software
version associated with that configuration file.
CAUTION:
If a startup-config file
includes other security credentials, but does not contain a manager
or operator password, the switch does not have password protection
and can be accessed through Telnet, the serial port, or WebAgent with
full manager privileges.