Changing the BootROM or BootLoad Password Through the BootROM or BootLoad Menu

This method can be used only when the BootROM or BootLoad password is known.

If the switch has two MPUs, remove the standby MPU before performing the following operations. After performing the following operations, install the standby MPU and run the save command to ensure the consistent configuration on the active and standby MPUs.

If multiple switches are stacked, power off the member switches. After completing the following operations on the master switch, run the save command to ensure that the configurations on the master switch can be synchronized after other member switches are started.

You can use the BootROM or BootLoad menu of the switch to reset the BootROM or BootLoad password. When starting the switch, set a new password and save your configuration. Perform the following operations.

1. Connect the terminal to the console port of the switch and restart the switch.

   hen the following message is displayed, press Ctrl+B or Ctrl+E immediately and enter the BootROM or BootLoad password to access the BootROM or BootLoad menu.

   Press Ctrl+B or Ctrl+E to enter BootLoad menu ... 2
   password:      //Enter the BootROM or BootLoad password.

   The display on different devices in different versions may be different. Therefore, the display on your device may be different from that provided in this example.

2. On the BootROM or BootLoad menu, choose Enter password submenu. The password submenu is displayed.
   • To reset or change the BootROM password, choose Reset BootROM password or Modify BootROM password from the password submenu as prompted.
   • To reset or change the BootLoad password, choose Reset bootload password or Modify bootload password from the password submenu as prompted.