Use this topic to change the system password.
- If you have just installed new hardware, you might need to change the
system password during the first IPL. To do this, follow these steps:
- Select option 1 (Change the system password) on the Verification of System
Password Failed display.
- The following system information about the Change the System Password
display is shown:
- System serial number
- System type number
- System model number
- System password version
- Processor card serial number
If you do not know the system password, use F12 (Cancel) and select
option 2 (Bypass the system password) on the Verification of System Password
Failed display.
- Type the password in the blank field and press Enter.
- To change the system password when your system is operational, follow
these steps:
- Perform an attended IPL.
- Select option 1 (Change the system password) on the Verification of System
Password Failed display.
- Type the password in the blank field and press Enter.