Dell PowerVault DP100 - Manual (Page 65)

Disabling a Forgotten Password
The system's software security features include a system password and a setup password, which are discussed in detail in Using the System Setup Program .
The password jumper enables these password features or disables them and clears any password(s) currently in use.
1. Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
2. Open the system. See Opening the System .
3. Remove the memory cooling shroud by lifting the release latch and sliding the shroud toward the front of the system. See Figure 3 -14 .
4. Remove the password jumper plug.
See Figure 6 -1 to locate the password jumper on the system board.
5. Replace the memory cooling shroud.
6. Close the system. See Closing the System .
7. Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and turn on the system.
The existing passwords are not disabled (erased) until the system boots with the password jumper plug removed. However, before you assign a new
system and/or setup password, you must install the jumper plug.
8. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
9. Open the system.
10. Remove the memory cooling shroud.
11. Reinstall the password jumper plug in its original position to enable the password protection feature.
12. Reinstall the memory cooling shroud.
13. Close the system, reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and turn on the system.
14. Assign a new system and/or setup password.
To assign a new password using the System Setup program, see Using the System Setup Program .
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28 BP_I2C Connector for the baseboard management controller (BMC) inter-IC (I2C) cable for the optional SCSI backplane
CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system.
Before performing any procedure, see your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the
computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.
NOTE: If you assign a new system and/or setup password with the jumper plug still removed, the system disables the new password(s) the next
time it boots.