HP 6120XG HP ProCurve Series 6120 Blade Switches Access Security Guide - Page 50
To Delete Password Protection Including Recovery from a Lost, Password
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Configuring Username and Password Security Configuring Local Password Security To Delete Password Protection (Including Recovery from a Lost Password): This procedure deletes all usernames (if configured) and passwords (Manager and Operator). If you have physical access to the switch, press and hold the Clear button (on the front of the switch) for a minimum of one second to clear all password protection, then enter new passwords as described earlier in this chapter. If you do not have physical access to the switch, you will need Manager-Level access: 1. Enter the console at the Manager level. 2. Go to the Set Passwords screen as described above. 3. Select Delete Password Protection. You will then see the following prompt: Continue Deletion of password protection? No 4. Press the Space bar to select Yes, then press [Enter]. 5. Press [Enter] to clear the Password Protection message. To Recover from a Lost Manager Password: If you cannot start a console session at the Manager level because of a lost Manager password, you can clear the password by getting physical access to the switch and pressing and holding the Clear button for a minimum of one second. This action deletes all passwords and usernames (Manager and Operator) used by both the console and the web browser interface. 2-7