Using The Reset Button; Removing The Switch From A Rack; Locating The Reset Button - Enterasys G3G124-24 Hardware Installation Manual

Using the Reset Button

Using the Reset Button
If you forget the G‐Series login password, use the Reset button to reset the password to the default
value as described in the following procedure.
To reset the G‐Series password:
1. Locate the reset button on the back of the switch as shown in Figure
Figure 3-2
1 Reset button
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 G‐Series Configuration Guide for instructions on how to log in and enter a new
password.
If you require assistance, contact Enterasys Networks using one of the methods described in
"Getting Help" on page xv.

Removing the Switch from a Rack

To remove the G‐Series Ethernet 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 mounting kit screws as
shown in Figure
3-4 Troubleshooting
Note: Notify the system manager before changing the password.

Locating the Reset button

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