About entering FIPS mode

For the device to enter FIPS mode, you can use one of the following methods:

• Automatic reboot—The system automatically performs the following operations:

  1. Prompts you to specify the username and password for the next login.

  2. Creates a default FIPS configuration file named fips-startup.cfg.

  3. Specifies the default FIPS configuration file as the startup configuration file.

  4. Reboots and loads the default FIPS configuration file to enter the FIPS mode.

• Manual reboot—You must complete the required configuration tasks and reboot the device manually.