Uninitializing The System; Password Options; Changing A Password - HP 6400/8400 User Manual

Uninitializing the system

Uninitializing the system is another way to shut down the system. This action causes the loss of all
storage system data. Because HP P6000 Command View cannot communicate with the disk drive
enclosures, the stored data cannot be accessed.
CAUTION:
unless both controllers are powered off. The password will be lost. If the controllers remain powered
on until you create another storage system (initialize via GUI), you will not have to re-enter the
WWN.
Use the following procedure to uninitialize the system.
1. Press
2. Press to display Restart.
3. Press
4. Press to display Uninitialize?
5. Select Yes and press Enter.
The system displays Delete all data? Enter DELETE:_______
6. Press the arrow keys to navigate to the open field and type DELETE and then press ENTER.
The system uninitializes.
NOTE:
uninitialize. The bottom OCP line displays Uninit cancelled.

Password options

The password entry options are:
Entering a password during storage system initialization (see
password" (page
Displaying the current password.
Changing a password (see
Removing password protection (see

Changing a password

For security reasons, you may need to change a storage system password. The password must
contain eight to 16 characters consisting of any combination of alpha, numeric, or special. See
"Entering the storage system password" (page 33)
characters.
Use the following procedure to change the password.
NOTE: Changing a system password on the controller requires changing the password on any
HP P6000 Command View with access to the storage system.
1. Select a unique password of 8 to 16 characters.
2. With the default menu displayed, press
3. Press to display Change Password?
4. Press Enter for yes.
The default password, AAAAAAAA~~~~~~~~, is displayed.
5. Press
6. Press to accept this character and select the next character.
Uninitializing the system destroys all user data. The WWN will remain in the controller
three times to scroll to the Shutdown Options menu.
twice to display Uninitialize System.
If you do not enter the word DELETE or if you press ESC, the system does not
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"Changing a password" (page
or to select the desired character.
"Clearing a password" (page
for more information on valid password
three times to display System Password.
"Entering the storage system
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Using the OCP 47