HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 5.3.x administrator guide (5697-0244, November 2009)

84 Managing user accounts
Setting the boot PROM password
The boot PROM password provides an additional layer of security by protecting the boot PROM from
unauthorized use. Setting a recovery string for the boot PROM password enables you to recover a lost boot
PROM password by contacting your switch service provider. Without the recovery string, a lost boot PROM
password cannot be recovered.
You should set the boot PROM password and the recovery string on all switches, as described next. If your
site procedures dictate that you set the boot PROM password without the recovery string, see ”Without a
Recovery String” on page 114.
SSSetting the boot PROM password with a recovery String
To set the boot PROM password with a recovery string, refer to the section that applies to your switch
model.
NOTE: Setting the boot PROM password requires accessing the boot prompt, which stops traffic flow
through the switch until the switch is rebooted. You should perform this procedure during a planned down
time.
4/8 and 4/16 SAN Switch, SAN Switch 2/8V, SAN Switch 2/16V, SAN Switch 2/32, SAN
Switch 4/32, SAN Switch 4/32B, 4/64 SAN Switch, 4/32B SAN Switch and 400 MP Router
How to set the boot PROM password for a switch with a recovery string
1. Connect to the serial port interface as described in ”How to connect via the serial port” on page 26.
2. Reboot the switch.
3. Press ESC within four seconds after the message “Press escape within 4 seconds...” displays.
The following options are available:
4. Enter 2.
If no password was previously set, the following message displays:
If a password was previously set, the following messages display:
5. Enter the recovery password (string).
The recovery string must be between 8 and 40 alphanumeric characters. A random string that is 15
characters or longer is recommended for higher security. The firmware prompts for this password only
once. It is not necessary to remember the recovery string because it is displayed the next time you enter
the command shell.
The following prompt displays:
Option Description
1 Start system. Continues the system boot process.
2 Recovery password. Lets you set the recovery string and the boot PROM
password.
3 Enter command shell. Provides access to boot parameters.
Recovery password is NOT set. Please set it now.
Send the following string to Customer Support for password recovery:
afHTpyLsDo1Pz0Pk5GzhIw==
Enter the supplied recovery password.
Recovery Password:
New password: