HP StorageWorks 8/8 HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.2 administrator guide (5697-00 - Page 79

You should set the boot PROM password and the recovery string on all switches, as described in "With a recovery string" on page 79. If your site procedures dictate that you set the boot PROM password without the recovery string, see "Without a recovery string" on page 81. With a recovery string To set the boot PROM password with a recovery string, see 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. Perform this procedure during a planned downtime. Setting the boot PROM password for a switch with a recovery string This procedure applies to the following switch models: HP StorageWorks 4/8 and 4/16 SAN Switches, HP StorageWorks 8/8 and 8/24 SAN Switches, Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP p-Class BladeSystem, Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem, Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class, HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 4/32, HP StorageWorks 4/64 SAN Switch, HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 4/32B, HP StorageWorks 8/40 SAN Switch, HP StorageWorks 8/80 SAN Switch, HP StorageWorks 400 Multi-Protocol Router, and HP StorageWorks EVA4400 embedded switch module, 8Gb Brocade. If your switch is not listed, please contact your switch support provider for instructions. 1. Connect to the serial port interface as described in "Connecting to Fabric OS through the serial port" on page 31. 2. Reboot the switch. 3. Press ESC within four seconds after the message Press escape within 4 seconds... is displayed. 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 is displayed: Recovery password is NOT set. Please set it now. • If a password was previously set, the following messages are displayed: 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. HP redommends a random string that is 15 characters or longer 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 is displayed: New password: 6. Enter the boot PROM password, and 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. Reboot the switch by issuing the reset command at the prompt. Fabric OS 6.2 administrator guide 79