80 Configuring the PowerConnect 3324/3348 Switch
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7 Confirm by typing Y. The following message is displayed:
Erasing flash blocks 1 - 1: Done.
Password Recovery
To recover an Access Method password:
1 Boot or reboot the device and press <Enter> within 2 seconds. The Startup menu
displays. The following figure displays the Startup menu:
Startup menu
[1] Download sw
[2] Erase from flash
[3] Erase Flash
[4] Password Recovery Procedure
2
Ty p e 4 and press <Enter>. The access method is reset.
NOTE: To ensure device security, redefine the Console Access Method passwords.
For more information about configuring user passwords, see the CLI User’s Guide.
Running Diagnostics
Contact Dell technical support before using this option. See "Contacting Dell".
Downloading the Software to Stacking Units
The software is downloaded from a TFTP server to all stacking units via one of the
following methods:
• Sequentially using the CLI
• Individually using the CLI
• Via the Dell OpenManage™ Switch Administrator