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Reset The Password On A Dell EqualLogic SAN

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Resetting the password on a Dell EqualLogic SAN (PS Series) involves accessing the console port and using the CLI (Command Line Interface) to perform a password reset. Here’s how to do it: 🔐 Reset the Password on a Dell EqualLogic SAN (PS Series) 🧰 What You Need: Serial/console cable (mini-USB or DB-9 depending on model) Terminal emulator (like PuTTY, Tera Term, or HyperTerminal) Access to the physical SAN controller 📝 Step-by-Step Password Reset Procedure 1. Connect to the Console Power on or reboot the EqualLogic SAN controller. Connect your laptop/PC to the controller via the serial cable. Launch your terminal program: Baud rate: 9600 Data bits: 8 Parity: None Stop bits: 1 Flow control: None 2. Interrupt the Boot Process As the controller boots, watch for a prompt or message to press a key to enter Boot Menu . Press any key to enter the Boot Menu quickly. 3. Select the Option to Reset the Password From the Boot ...