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Recovering from a forgotten console password

Resetting the console password  Top

To reset the NetCache appliance's console password, complete the following steps.

Step

Action

1

Insert the system boot diskette into the disk drive.

2

Reboot the system using one of these methods.

Note
Booting from the diskette takes longer than booting from the hard disk

3

If the console is...

Then do this...

 

Showing the NetCache appliance prompt (for example, toaster>)

Enter reboot.

 

Showing the ok or mon> prompt

Enter b.

 

Not responding

If you have an appliance model other than C1100 or C1105, enter boot floppy.

 

Still unresponsive

Reset the NetCache appliance by turning it off, leaving it off for 30 seconds, and turning it back on.

 

Result

After the NetCache appliance boots, the console will display the following menu:

1) Normal Boot
2) Boot without starting system devices
3) Change Password
4) Initialize all disks
5) Maintenance mode boot 
Selection (1-5)?
4

Type 3 and press Enter.

5

When the NetCache appliance prompts you for a new password, enter it at the prompt.

The system prints the following message:

Password Changed
Hit Return to reboot:
6

Remove the diskette from the disk drive and reboot the NetCache appliance by pressing Enter.

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