System Setup Utility password types

Administrator password​

Setting an administrator password deters unauthorized users from changing configuration settings. If you are responsible for maintaining the configuration settings of several servers, you might want to set an administrator password.

When an administrator password is set, you are prompted to type a valid password each time you try to access the System Setup Utility. The System Setup Utility cannot be accessed until a valid password is entered.

If both the user password and administrator password are set, you can enter either password. However, you must use your administrator password to change any configuration settings.

User password​

When user password is set, you are prompted to enter a valid password each time the server is turned on. The server cannot be used until the valid password is entered. You can use a user password to add another layer of security to your server.