Reset IBM / Lenovo IMM Username and Password
KB ID 0001291 Problem After recycling an old M3 3650 IBM X Series server the other week, I was stuck trying to get into the IMM, because no one knew what the password was. The default username of USERID and password of PASSW0RD (with a zero) didn’t work either. Solution For me it was OK because I could reboot the server and get directly into the BIOS , (Press F1 at boot) System settings. Integrated Management Module. Reset...
ASA Setup FirePOWER Services (for ASDM)
KB ID 0001107 Problem Both the 5506-X (rugged version and wireless), and 5508-X now come with a FirePOWER services module inside them. This can be managed from either ASDM* (with OS and ASDM upgraded to the latest version), and via the FireSIGHT management software/appliance. Related Articles, References, Credits, or External Links *UPDATE: All ASA ‘Next-Gen’ firewalls can now have their Firepower Service Module managed...
DrayTek Vigor – Reset To Factory Settings
KB ID 0000573 Problem If you cannot get access to your router, or you have bought, found or been given one, and you cannot access it. The simplest thing to do it to reset to to factory settings. Once the Router has been reset its settings will be as follows; DrayTek Default Username and Passwords Model Username Password Vigor Rev. ALL admin admin Vigor 2600 admin {blank} Vigor 2800 {blank} {blank} Vigor 2900+ admin admin Vigor 3300...
Install and Configure an HP UPS Network Module
KB ID 0000813 Problem I installed one of these a couple of weeks ago, and there’s some good documentation with the module itself so installing it into the UPS and giving it an IP address was easy, getting the right client software to talk to it was a pain. Solution Configure the Network Module 1. Physically install the module in the UPS, it’s fixed with two screws and you can install it with the UPS powered on. 2. It takes a...
HP StorageWorks P2000 – Connecting to and Configuring
KB ID 0000569 Problem Normally I simply connect a new MSA to a clients network, and it gets it’s address from DHCP. Then I can get the address for the DHCP Scope, and point my web browser at it. Yesterday I was starting with new virtual infrastructure and had no DHCP. With the G1 and G2 models, you got a console/serial cable and could just terminal in. With the G3 they have replaced the serial socket with a mini USB socket....