To reset the password for the PowerConnect 5012 might attempt to enter the password prompt emergency reset or restore factory default settings and login with default user name "root" and "modify" the default password
Code:
Connect to the switch through the console port physically and reboot the switch.As soon as power is applied, press and hold the ESC key
At the command prompt, type "EmergencyPasswordReset" (uppercase and lowercase without the quotes)
Upon confirmation (Y / N) X, the type
If done correctly, a message indicating that the password has been disabled
Type G and press Enter to restart the switch
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