> Locking and Unlocking User Accounts
> If a user enters an invalid password five consecutive times, the Security Lock-Out feature will temporarily disable that account. If a user attempts to log in again, the software client application displays an appropriate error message.

> NOTE: | All accounts (user, administrator, and remote console switch administrator) are subject to this lock-out policy.

> A remote console switch administrator can specify the number of hours (1 to 99) that accounts will remain locked. When Enable Lock-outs is unchecked, the security lock-out feature will be disabled and no users will be locked out.
> If an account becomes locked, it will remain locked until the duration time has elapsed, the remote console switch is power-cycled or an administrator unlocks the account via the AMP. An Administrator may unlock only user accounts, whereas a Remote Console Switch Administrator may unlock any type of account.
> To unlock an account:

> 1 | Select the Users category in the AMP.

> 2 | Select the user to unlock.

> 3 | Click the Unlock button. The lock icon next to the username will disappear.

> 4 | Click OK or Apply. This allows the user to log in again. -or- Click Cancel to exit without saving.

> To specify the length of time a user account remains locked:

> 1 | Click the Users category in the AMP.

> 2 | Click to enable the Enable Lock-outs check box.

> 3 | Type the number of hours that a user will be locked out (1 to 99).

> To disable the Security Lockout feature:

> 1 | Select the Users category in the AMP.

> 2 | Click the Enable Lock-outs check box. The Duration field is disabled.

> NOTE: | Disabling Security Lock-out will have no affect on users that are already locked out.