The software security features of sled include a system
password and a setup password. The password jumper enables these password
features or disables them, and clears any password(s) currently in
use.
Prerequisites
CAUTION:Many
repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should
only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your
product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service
and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by
Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
Steps
Turn off the sled using the operating system commands or
the CMC.
Remove the sled from the enclosure.
Relocate the jumper plug to disable the password feature.
Install the sled in the enclosure.
Turn on the sled.
When the sled is on, the power-on indicator is solid green.
Allow the sled to finish booting.
The existing passwords are not
disabled (erased) until the system boots with the password jumper
removed. However, before you assign a new system and/or setup password,
you must reinstall the password jumper.
NOTE:If you
assign a new system and/or setup password with the jumper removed,
the system disables the new password(s) the next time it boots.
Turn off the sled.
Remove the sled from the enclosure.
Remove the system board to gain access to the jumpers.
Relocate the jumper plug to enable the password feature.
Reinstall the system board.
Install the sled in the enclosure.
Turn on the sled.
Assign a new system and/or setup password.
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