Bill,

You didn't specify which model of 2109 so I'm assuming that it is a
F16. Even if it is a different switch I bet the commands are the
same. The switches have several different userids - root, admin,
factory and user. Maybe root or factory are still set to the
defaults. So, try those but I wouldn't use the web interface. Either
telnet to the switch or connect to its serial port.

Since these are really Brocade switches, I think you will have better
luck at their site. Try going to the link below and clicking on
either the "Fabric Manager application and user's guide" or "Software
documentation" link. You'll be re-directed to the IBM/Brocade site.
The Fabric O/S manuals may have a section on how to reset forgotten passwords.

http://www-304.ibm.com/jct03004c/servers/storage/support/san/2109f16/installing.html

Good luck,

Rick Saylor
Austin Community College

At 03:31 PM 12/15/2006, you wrote:

I have a client that has their 3590 drives connected to an IBM2109
switch...only problem is that the person who knew the admin
password to the switch is no longer there and they dont' have any up
to date contact information for him. They are upgrading to the
new TS1120 drives.

Does anyone know/remember if there is a way to reset the admin
password back to the default of 'password'? I'm still searching IBM's
site, but most of the links for those older switches fail.

Thanks if anyone is able to help out....

Bill Boyer
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