Clearing Passwords On The Switch Console - HP J3178A Hardware Installation Manual

Troubleshooting

Clearing Passwords on the Switch Console

Clearing Passwords on the Switch
Console
You can use the Clear button to clear a forgotten console password that was
previously configured on the switch.
To clear the password, follow these steps:
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After the password has been cleared, access to the switch from the console
will no longer be password protected. A new password can be assigned from
the switch console.
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Verify the switch has powered-up, and passed self test.
Press the Clear button on the Management Module for at least one second.
Press the Clear button for at least one second .