Using The Reset Button; Removing The Switch From A Rack - Enterasys I Series Hardware Installation Manual

Using the Reset Button

If you forget the switch login password, use the Reset button to reset the password to the default
value as described in the following procedure. Refer to
the Reset button.
To reset the switch password:
1. Press-and-hold the Reset button while the switch is operational. This changes the login
password to the default password and will be indicated by means of the command line
interface (CLI) only.
2. You can now logon to the switch using the default password via the Console port and assign a
new password using the CLI.
3. To access switch management from your local PC, terminal, or modem connection, refer to the
Enterasys I-Series CLI Reference Guide for instructions on how to log in and enter a new
password. The guide is available online at:
https://extranet.enterasys.com/downloads
If you require assistance, contact Enterasys Networks using one of the methods described in
"Getting

Removing the Switch from a Rack

To remove the I-Series switch from a rack:
1. While supporting the switch so it does not fall, carefully remove the mounting screws from
the two brackets that attach the switch to the rack.
2. If necessary, remove each bracket from the switch by removing the two side screws and top
screw in each corner at the back of the switch.
Note: Notify the system manager before changing the password.
Help" on page xvi.
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Using the Reset Button