HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 5.2.x administrator guide (5697-0014, November 2009)

78 Managing user accounts
If a password was previously set, the following messages display:
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:
6. Enter the boot PROM password; then reenter 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.
SAN Director 2/128 and 4/256 SAN Director
The boot PROM and recovery passwords must be set for each CP blade on SAN Director 2/128 and
4/256 SAN Directors:
How to set the boot PROM password for a Director with a recovery string
1. Connect to the serial port interface on the standby CP blade, as described in ”How to connect via the
serial port” on page 24.
2. Connect to the active CP blade by serial or telnet and enter the haDisable command to prevent
failover during the remaining steps.
3. SAN Director 2/128 and 4/256 SAN Director: Reboot the standby CP blade by sliding the
On/Off switch on the ejector handle of the standby CP blade to Off, and then back to On.
4. Press ESC within four seconds after the message “Press escape within 4 seconds...” displays.
The following options are available:
5. Enter 2.
If no password was previously set, the following message displays:
If a password was previously set, the following messages display:
6. Enter the recovery password (string).
Send the following string to Customer Support for password recovery:
afHTpyLsDo1Pz0Pk5GzhIw==
Enter the supplied recovery password.
Recovery Password:
New password:
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.
Recovery password is NOT set. Please set it now.
Send the following string to Customer Support for password recovery:
afHTpyLsDo1Pz0Pk5GzhIw==
Enter the supplied recovery password.
Recovery Password: