HP StorageWorks 8/80 HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.1.x administrator guide (5697 - Page 82

Setting the boot PROM password with a recovery string To set the boot PROM password with a recovery string, refer to the section that applies to your switch model. NOTE: Setting the boot PROM password requires accessing the boot prompt, which stops traffic flow through the switch until the switch is rebooted. You should perform this procedure during a planned down time. HP StorageWorks 4/8 or 4/16, 8/8 SAN Switch, 8/24 SAN Switch, 8/40 SAN Switch, 8/80 SAN Switch, Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP p-Class BladeSystem, Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem, SAN Switch 4/32, 4/64 SAN Switch, SAN Switch 4/32B, 400 Multi-protocal (MP) Router The instructions contained within this section are only for the switches listed in the title. If your switch is not listed, please contact HP for instructions. To set the boot PROM password for a switch with a recovery string: 1. Connect to the serial port interface. 2. Reboot the switch. 3. Press ESC within four seconds after the message "Press escape within 4 seconds..." displays. The following options are available: Option Description 1 Start system. Continues the system boot process. 2 Recovery password. Lets you set the recovery string and the boot PROM password. 3 Enter command shell. Provides access to boot parameters. 4. Enter 2. If no password was previously set, the following message displays: Recovery password is NOT set. Please set it now. If a password was previously set, the following messages display: Send the following string to Customer Support for password recovery: afHTpyLsDo1Pz0Pk5GzhIw== Enter the supplied recovery password. Recovery Password: 5. Enter the recovery password (string). The recovery string must be between 8 and 40 alphanumeric characters. A random string that is 15 characters or longer is recommended for higher security. The firmware prompts for this password only once. It is not necessary to remember the recovery string because it is displayed the next time you enter the command shell. The following prompt displays: New password: 6. Enter the boot PROM password, then re-enter it when prompted. The password must be eight alphanumeric characters (any additional characters are not recorded). Record this password for future use. The new password is automatically saved. 7. Type reset at the prompt to reboot the switch. 82 Managing user accounts