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Using passwords

Use this information to set, change, or delete a power-on password.

You can set, change, and delete a power-on password and an administrator password in the Setup utility by selecting System Settings then System Security.

If you set a power-on password, you must type the power-on password to complete the system startup and to have access to the Setup Utility menu.

The password must be from 6 to 20 characters. You can use any combination of ASCII printable characters for the password. Keep a record of your password in a secure place.

If you forget the power-on password, you can regain access to the blade server either by removing the blade server battery and then reinstalling it or by using the power-on password override switch (see Removing the battery and Installing the battery).

An administrator password is intended to be used by a system administrator; it limits access to the full Setup utility menu.

Attention
If you set an administrator password and then forget it, there is no way to change, override, or remove it. You must replace the system board.