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Supported Platforms
Related Documentation
- M, MX, PTX, T Series, QFabric System, QFX Series standalone switches
- Special Requirements for Junos OS Plain-Text Passwords
format
Syntax
format (des | md5 | sha1);
Hierarchy Level
[edit system login password]
Release Information
Statement introduced in Junos OS Release 11.1 for the QFX Series.
Description
Configure the authentication algorithm for plain-text passwords.
Default
For Junos OS, the default encryption format is md5. For Junos OS-FIPS software, the default encryption format is sha1.
Options
The hash algorithm that authenticates the password can be one of three algorithms:
- des—Has a block size of 8 bytes; its key size is 48 bits long.
- md5—Produces a 128-bit digest.
- sha1—Produces a 160-bit digest.
Required Privilege Level
system—To view this statement in the configuration.
system-control—To add this statement to the configuration.
Related Documentation
- M, MX, PTX, T Series, QFabric System, QFX Series standalone switches
- Special Requirements for Junos OS Plain-Text Passwords
Published: 2014-07-23
Supported Platforms
Related Documentation
- M, MX, PTX, T Series, QFabric System, QFX Series standalone switches
- Special Requirements for Junos OS Plain-Text Passwords
