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Array Root Password (Sun StorEdge 6100)


Sun StorEdge 6120 arrays are shipped from the factory with no password set for the array's root user. Logging into the web browser with a blank password will grant you access to manage arrays.

To Assign a Root Password for an Array

  1. Telnet to the Sun StorEdge 6120 array using the array's IP address.
    
    % telnet array_IP_address 
    
    Trying array_IP_address ... 
    
    Connected to array_IP_address 
    
    Escape character is '^]'. 
    
    Unauthorized access is prohibited. 
    
  2. Log in as root. Do not type a password.
    
    Login: root 
    
    Password:  
    
    6120 Release 3.0.3 Mon Mar 10 15:47:42 PST 2003 (10.4.36.137) 
    
    Copyright (C) 1997-2003 Sun Microsystems, Inc. 
    
    All Rights Reserved. 
    
  3. Issue the passwd command. Do not type a password for the OLD password.
    
    prompt> passwd 
    
    OLD password:  
    
    NEW password: new_password 
    
    NEW password (confirm): new_password 
    
    prompt>  
    
  4. Log out of the telnet session.