Running Basic Switch Operations Using Telnet
Read the following sections to run common switch operations.
Logging into the SAN Switch 2/8
Use these steps to log into the SAN Switch 2/8.
1. Open a telnet connection to the switch. The login prompt is displayed if the
Note:
enable connection using telnet.
2. At the login prompt enter the user ID you are logging in as. For example:
3. Enter the password for the user:
4. If the login was successful a prompt is displayed showing the switch name
Changing the Admin Password and User ID
Use these steps to change the Admin user ID and password.
Note:
to change the admin user ID and system password.
1. Log in to the switch as the admin user.
2. At the command line enter the following command:
SAN Switch 2/8 Version 3.1.x Installation Guide
telnet connection successfully found the switch in the network.
The switch must be connected to your IP network through the Ethernet port to
login: admin
The password prompt is displayed if the user exists.
password: xxxxxx
The default password is password.
and user ID you are logged in as. For example:
switch55>admin:
For security reasons, the first time you log into the Fabric OS you are requested
Password admin
Managing the SAN Switch 2/8
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