PowerEdge: Resetting Forgotten Administrative Password on the VRTX CMC

Summary: This procedure describes how we can reset the Administrative Password in VRTX Chassis Management Controller (CMC)

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Instructions

Resetting a Forgotten CMC Administrative Password


The following procedure explains how to reset the VRTX CMC administrative password:

  • Remove CMC module from the chassis
  • Short the Password recovery header pins using the jumper 
  • Re-insert the CMC module into the chassis, after the CMC is in online state, the default credential is active
    (User Name: root | Password: calvin)
  • Log in to the CMC using default credentials and change the password
  • After the password is changed, remove CMC module and jumper from Password recovery header
  • Re-insert the CMC module into the chassis, after the CMC is in online state, the new credential is active 
Caution: If no redundant CMC is installed, before removing the CMC module turn off the server modules using the operating system commands, turn off the enclosure, including any attached peripherals and disconnect the enclosure from the electrical outlet and peripherals.

 

Additional Information

For additional info, see the CMC User's Guide

 

Affected Products

Chassis Management Controllers, POWEREDGE VRTX
Article Properties
Article Number: 000140547
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 11 شعبان 1447
Version:  5
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