Using The Clear Password Header P11 - Cisco UCS C3160 Installation And Service Manual

Chapter 3 Maintaining the System

Using the Clear Password Header P11

You can use a jumper on header P11 to clear the administrator password.
Shut down and remove power from the entire system, as described in
Step 1
the System, page
Remove a server node from the system:
Step 2
a.
b.
c.
Note
Remove the server node cover as described in
Step 3
Locate header P11 (see
Step 4
Install a jumper to pins 2 and 3 of the header.
Step 5
Install the server node:
Step 6
a.
b.
c.
Replace power cords and then power on the system by pressing and holding the power button on the front
Step 7
handle for four seconds.
After the system has fully booted, shut it down again, as described in
Step 8
the System, page
Remove the server node from the system, and then remove the server node cover.
Step 9
Remove the jumper from pins 2 and 3.
Step 10
Note
Install the server node cover, and then install server node back to the system.
Step 11
Replace power cords and then power on the system by pressing and holding the power button on the front
Step 12
handle for four seconds.
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Grasp the two ejector levers and pinch their latches to release the levers (see
Rotate both levers to the outside at the same time to evenly disengage the server node from its
midplane connectors.
Pull the server node straight out from the system.
You do not have to remove the server node cover to access the header.
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With the two ejector levers open, align the new server node with the empty bay.
Push the server node into the bay until it engages with the midplane connectors and is flush with the
chassis.
Rotate both ejector levers toward the center until they lay flat and their latches lock into the rear of
the server node.
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If you do not remove the jumper, the Cisco IMC clears the password each time that you boot the
server node.
Removing the Server Node Cover, page
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Cisco UCS C3160 Rack Server Installation and Service Guide
Service Headers on the Server Node Board
Shutting Down and Powering Off
Figure 3-15).
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Shutting Down and Powering Off
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