Using The Password Reset Button - Enterasys SecureStack C3K122-24 Hardware Installation Manual

Using the Password Reset Button

Using the Password Reset Button
If you forget the switch login password, use the Password Reset button as described in the
following procedure.
Figure 3-2
To reset the switch password, refer to Figure
1. Press‐and‐hold the Reset button while the switch is operational. This change of the login
password to the default password will be indicated via CLI only.
2. Logon to device management. You can now logon to the switch via the Console port and
assign a new password using the command line interface (CLI).
3. To access switch management from your local PC, terminal, or modem connection, refer to the
SecureStack C3 Configuration Guide for instructions on how to log in and enter a new password.
The guide is available online at:
http://www.enterasys.com/support/manuals
If you require assistance, contact Enterasys Networks using one of the methods described in
"Getting Help" on page xvii.
3-6 Troubleshooting
Password Reset Button
1 Password Reset switch
Note: Notify the system manager before changing the password.
3‐2 and proceed as follows: