Changing the root password for the BMC interface

For security, you must change the password for the BMC's root user.

Before you begin

The management client is using a supported web browser.

About this task

When you first install the appliance, the BMC uses a default password for the root user (root/calvin). You must change the password for the root user to secure your system.

Procedure

From the client, enter the URL for the StorageGRID Appliance Installer: https://services_appliance:8443
For services_appliance_IP, use the IP address for the appliance on any StorageGRID network.

The StorageGRID Appliance Installer Home page appears.
Select Configure Hardware > BMC Configuration.

The Baseboard Management Controller Configuration page appears.
Enter a new password for the root account in the two fields provided.
Click Save.