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Changing the root password for the BMC interface
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For security, you must change the password for the BMC's root user.
What you'll need
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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.
Steps
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From the client, enter the URL for the StorageGRID Appliance Installer:
https://Appliance_Controller_IP:8443For
Appliance_Controller_IP, use the IP address for the appliance on any StorageGRID network.The StorageGRID Appliance Installer Home page appears.
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Select Configure Hardware > BMC Configuration.
The Baseboard Management Controller Configuration page appears.
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Enter a new password for the root account in the two fields provided.
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Click Save.
