The answer was actually a simple one.
When you are asked for the password, simply depress the halt button
and hit enter. This clears the password. Totally un-secure, but good for me.
Thanks to all who replied, especially Curt Cranfield, who nailed it.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tru64-unix-managers-owner_at_ornl.gov
> [mailto:tru64-unix-managers-owner_at_ornl.gov]On Behalf Of Sweatt, Wayne
> Sent: Monday, September 11, 2000 1:24 PM
> To: DU Mail List
> Subject: Secure Console (firmware level) for 2100
>
>
>
> I have just grabbed an old AlphaServer 2100 to install 4.0F on.
> It was previously a NT server and someone had set the console
> security on, and now, 4 years later, no one is here that knows the
> password.
> How does one unlock the console at the firmware level ??
>
> Here is what I see:
>
> P00>>>show dev
> Console is secure. Please login.
> P00>>>login
> Please enter the password:
>
> Thanks for any help,
> Wayne
Received on Mon Sep 11 2000 - 21:53:42 NZST