Setting recovery passwords, About boot prom passwords – HP StorageWorks MSA 2.8 SAN Switch User Manual
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Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide
4. Repeat for all switches in the fabric.
Note:
You cannot change account login names in Standard or Secure Mode.
Setting Recovery Passwords
About Boot Prom Passwords
Fabric OS v4.1 provides the option of setting the Boot PROM and Recovery
passwords. This option does not apply to Fabric OS v3.1 or v2.6.1.
The Boot PROM and Recovery passwords provide an additional layer of security
beyond the Root password.
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Setting a Boot PROM password protects the boot prompt from unauthorized
use.
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Setting a Recovery password turns on the password recovery option, which
requires a user to contact Technical Support before recovering a Root or Boot
PROM password.
Note:
Setting both the Boot PROM and Recovery passwords on all switches running
Fabric OS v4.1 is strongly recommended. Not setting either of these passwords can
compromise fabric security.
Setting Both the Boot PROM and the Recovery Passwords (SAN Switch 2/32)
Note:
Setting the Boot PROM and Recovery passwords requires accessing the boot
prompt, which stops traffic flow through the switch until the switch is rebooted.
1. Connect to the serial port interface as described in
step 1
of “
PROM Password Only (SAN Switch 2/32)
2. Reboot the switch.
3. Press ESC within four seconds after the message “Press escape within 4
seconds...” displays.
The following options are available: