Dell PowerEdge FC430 Owner's Manual

Disabling a forgotten password

The software security features of sled include a system password and a setup password. The password jumper enables these password features or disables them, and clears any password(s) currently in use.

1. Turn off the sled using the operating system commands or the CMC.
2. Remove the sled from the enclosure.
3. Relocate the jumper plug to disable the password feature.
4. Install the sled in the enclosure.
5. Turn on the sled.
   When the sled is on, the power-on indicator is solid green. Allow the sled to finish booting.

   The existing passwords are not disabled (erased) until the system boots with the password jumper removed. However, before you assign a new system and/or setup password, you must reinstall the password jumper.

   NOTE: If you assign a new system and/or setup password with the jumper removed, the system disables the new password(s) the next time it boots.
6. Turn off the sled.
7. Remove the sled from the enclosure.
8. Remove the system board to gain access to the jumpers.
9. Relocate the jumper plug to enable the password feature.
10. Reinstall the system board.
11. Install the sled in the enclosure.
12. Turn on the sled.
13. Assign a new system and/or setup password.