HP XC System Software Administration Guide Version 3.2

4. Copy the /etc/shadow file into the cliPassWord.crpt file:
# cp /etc/shadow /mnt/jffs/voltaire/config/cliPassWord.crpt
14.8.4 Changing the Console Port Password
When you change the password for an iLO, MP, or IPMI, you must ensure that the console port
password matches its counterpart in the CMDB.
CAUTION: Changing the console port password can cause complications if you do not also
update the CMDB manually with the new password. Updating the CMDB is beyond the scope
of this document.
If you make an error updating the CMDB, you can corrupt the database and jeopardize system
operation; for example, some commands might cease to function.
If you must update the CMDB, be sure that you back it up as described in “Backing Up the
Configuration Database” (page 83) before changing the console port password.
The HP XC Hardware Preparation Guide describes changing the console port password for an iLO,
MP, or IPMI.
14.8.5 Synchronizing the BMC/IPMI Password for CP6000 Systems
The CP6000 systems require an additional step to synchronize the IPMI password with the
console port. The BMC/IPMI password must match the console port password on all nodes.
You can connect the head node console port either internally or externally to the HP XC system.
Follow the procedures appropriate for your installation.
On HP XC systems whose head node is either an HP CP6000 system or an HP CP4000 system,
you can only obtain the sensor and System Event Log information remotely.
14.8.5.1 Setting the BMI/IPMI Password Using an External Connection to the Head Node
Management Port
Allow access to the head node's management port through the external IP address, and
synchronize the management port passwords as shown by the following procedure:
NOTE: Substitute the node name (for example, n144) for the headnode variable.
1. Use the text editor of your choice to add the following line to the /etc/hosts file:
external-ip-address cp-headnode
For information on the /etc/hosts file, see hosts(5).
14.8 Changing Administrative Passwords 165