HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 101

Basic Security in FOS 1) Start system. 2) Recovery password. 3) Enter command shell. 4. Enter "2" at the prompt to set the Recovery password. The following message displays: "Recovery password is NOT set. Please set it now." 5. Enter the Recovery password. The Recovery password must be between 8 and 40 alphanumeric characters. A random password that is 15 characters or longer is recommended for higher security. The firmware only prompts for this password once. It is not necessary to remember the Recovery password. The prompt for the Boot PROM password displays: "New password:". 6. Enter the Boot PROM password, then re-enter when prompted. Record this password for future use. The new passwords are automatically saved (saveenv command not required). 7. Reboot the switch. Traffic flow resumes when the switch finishes rebooting. Setting Both the Boot PROM and Recovery Passwords (Core Switch 2/64) The Boot PROM and Recovery passwords must be set for each CP card on a Core Switch 2/64 switch. 1. Connect to the serial port interface on the standby CP card, as described in step 1 of "Setting Both the Boot PROM and Recovery Passwords (Core Switch 2/64)" on page 101. 2. Log in to the active CP card by serial or telnet and enter the hadisable command to prevent failover during the remaining steps. 3. Reboot the Standby CP card by pressing the yellow ejector buttons at top and bottom of the CP card, then pressing both ejector handles back towards the switch to lock the card back into the slot. 4. Press ESC within four seconds after the message Press escape within 4 seconds..." displays. The following options are available: 1) Start system. 2) Recovery password. Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 101