major differences in avaya software version 4.4

[dinistic]

hey, hello everybody.

I'm finding problems configuring an Avaya 2526T switch with software version = v4.4.0.011.


I've 2 switches, both AVAYA 2526T with FW:1.0.0.15 and

Software version = v4.4.0.010 (in the 1st sw)
Software version = v4.4.0.011 (in the 2nd sw)

Although, there's a major difference between the versions when i'm inserting  the passwords..


Software version = v4.4.0.010

username "readonly-user" "ro-password" ro
username "readwrite-user" "rw-password" rw

snmp-server community "public-community" ro
snmp-server community "private-community" rw


Software version = v4.4.0.011

2526T(config)#username "read" "ro-password" ro
                                              ^
% Invalid input detected at '^' marker.

after I tried step by step, the system returned the following message:
% Minimum 2 upper,2 lowercase letters,2 numbers,2 chars like !@#$%^&*() required


I understand that Avaya security concerns are growing day by day, although the password issues should be of each one decision..

If I want to update all my Avaya SW versions, I need to change my password again..


Any solution?

[Dominik]

Hi dinistic,

the difference between your two software releases is that one is the normal image (4.4.0.010) and the othe is the secure image(4.4.0.011) that is capable of SSH and SNMPv3.

By default on the secure image the password security is enabled.
You can simple disable the password security in the config mode with the command:

no password security


Good Luck

[dinistic]

oh I forgot to check that out. I'll try it tomorrow.

Thanks a lot..