7.7. `Password` command

7.7.1. Introduction

The `Password` command enables changing the password of the setup account.

7.7.2. Prerequisites

User : setup

7.7.3. Preliminary operations

Depending on the situation:

either use the SSH access to the configuration menu
either use the Direct connection to the configuration menu with a keyboard and monitor
either use the HTTP access to the configuration menu via iDRAC (DELL server)
either use the SSH access to the configuration menu via the iDRAC interface in serial port redirection mode

7.7.4. Procedure

The configuration menu is displayed.

Select the `Password` line or press the letter P.

Click on the `OK` button.
The `About to change the setup administration password` window is displayed.
The following message is displayed:

You are about to change the password of the administrative user account (setup) granting access to this configuration tool.
This change will be effective IMMEDIATELY.
Are you sure to want to continue?

Press the `Yes` button to change the password or the `No` button to cancel.
If the `Yes` button has been pressed, the following message is displayed: `New Password for setup`.
- Enter the current password and confirm.
- Enter the current password and confirm.
  
  After acceptance, the following message is displayed `Password successfully changed`.
- Click on the `OK` button.
  
  If an error occurs, the following message is displayed: ` Do you want to retry?`
Select the `Yes` button to restart the password change procedure or the `No` button to cancel.