HP StorageWorks MSA 2.8 SAN Switch - Manual (Page 101)

Basic Security in FOS
101 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide
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.