Restoring the BootLoad Password

Log in to the switch through the console port, Telnet, or STelnet to reset the BootLoad password.

# Log in to the switch and restore the default BootLoad password.

<HUAWEI> reset boot password
The password used to enter the boot menu by clicking Ctrl+B will be restored to the default password, continue? [Y/N] y

Changing the BootLoad Password Through the BootLoad Menu

This method can be used only when the 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 BootLoad menu of the switch to reset the 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. When the following message is displayed, press Ctrl+B or Ctrl+E immediately and enter the BootLoad password to access the BootLoad menu.

   Press Ctrl+B or Ctrl+E to enter BootLoad menu ... 2
   password:      //Enter the 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 BootLoad menu, choose Enter password submenu. The password submenu is displayed.
3. To change the BootLoad password, choose Reset bootload password or Modify bootload password from the password submenu as prompted.