Riverstone Networks RS 8000/8600 Switch Router Getting Started Guide 4-13
Initial Configuration
Setting Up Passwords
Caution
Test all new passwords before saving the active configuration to the Startup
configuration file.
4.5.1
If You Forget Your Passwords
If you forget your passwords follow the procedure below to regain access to your RS 8000/8600.
Note
To perform this procedure, you must use a terminal or PC running terminal
emulation software that is connected directly to the RS through its DB-9 console
port.
1.
Power cycle the RS 8000/8600.
2.
Enter Boot mode by interrupting the normal boot-cycle by pressing the “Esc” key.
3.
From the boot prompt enter the
set
command and note the image name displayed for
bootsource
.
For example:
4.
Enter the following line to reboot the RS:
...
mfg_loop_by = time [time count]
mfg_loop_max = 86400
bootdelay = 2
autoboot = boot
promsetaddrs = 1
netaddr = 134.152.179.132
bootaddr = 0.0.0.0
netmask = 255.255.255.224
gateway = 134.152.179.129
bootsource = /pc-flash/boot/ros80
< This is the image name for this example >
ethaddr = 00:00:1d:12:34:56
(ethaddr is base MAC addr, add one for actual CPU MAC address)
sysid = -1
rs-boot>
