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You have physical access to an Aruba CX-Switch with unknown/lost credentials. What are the possible steps to rebuild the credentials? (Select two.)
Suggested Answer: B, E
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To regain access to an Aruba CX switch when credentials are unknown or lost, one can press and hold the clear button, then power cycle the switch to reset the password. Additionally, using the boot profile 0 at the boot loader menu can be used to bypass the current startup configuration, which may include the unknown credentials.
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Lindsey
11 months ago
C sounds a bit sketchy to me.
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Luther
11 months ago
Definitely A, but I'm not sure about E.
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Janey
11 months ago
Wait, can you really call support for a one-time password?
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Cherelle
12 months ago
I think B is also a valid option.
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Kimberely
12 months ago
A and D are the right steps!
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Gary
12 months ago
Using boot profile 0 seems like a possibility, but I can't remember the exact context in which that would be applicable.
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Merilyn
1 year ago
I feel like I've seen a question like this before, and I think calling support for a one-time password was an option, but I'm not confident.
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Olga
1 year ago
I remember something about pressing and holding the clear button, but I can't recall if it was just that or if there was more to it.
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Murray
1 year ago
I think connecting via the console and power cycling the switch sounds familiar, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the right first step.
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Dorethea
1 year ago
Calling Aruba support for a one-time password could be a good option if the other methods don't work.
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Claudia
1 year ago
Pressing the clear button and then power cycling seems like a good approach. I'll give that a try.
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Chaya
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not too familiar with Aruba switches. I'll have to review the options closely.
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Tawny
1 year ago
This looks like a tricky one. I'll need to think through the steps carefully.
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Shoshana
1 year ago
Okay, I think I've got this. I'll start by connecting to the console and power cycling the switch.
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Wei
1 year ago
I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know vSphere with Tanzu is related to Kubernetes, but I'm not sure about the specific requirements. I'll have to guess and hope I get it right.
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Allene
1 year ago
I'm a bit confused on this question. The OSI model has so many different layers, it's hard to keep track of which hardware components work at which layer. I'll have to review my notes to refresh my memory before answering.
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Carri
2 years ago
I'd go with B. Holding the clear button and power cycling is a classic IT troubleshooting move. Simple and effective.
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Layla
2 years ago
B) Press and hold the clear button. Then, power-cycle the switch.
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Janet
2 years ago
A) Connect the switch via the console. Then, power cycle the switch.
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Bronwyn
2 years ago
Option E is like a secret cheat code. I wonder if it involves some kind of matrix-style hacking to rebuild the credentials.
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Harrison
2 years ago
B: Press and hold the clear button. Then, power-cycle the switch.
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Lenora
2 years ago
A: Connect the switch via the console. Then, power cycle the switch.
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Edna
2 years ago
C) Press and hold the clear button. Then, press the reset button for 2 seconds and release both buttons.
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Ling
2 years ago
B) Press and hold the clear button. Then, power-cycle the switch.
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Katheryn
2 years ago
A) Connect the switch via the console. Then, power cycle the switch.
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Ling
2 years ago
I think pressing and holding the clear button, then pressing the reset button for 2 seconds could also work. Let's try that.
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Matthew
2 years ago
I'm not sure about using boot profile 0. Maybe we should call Aruba support for a one-time password instead.
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Svetlana
2 years ago
C is the way to go. Pressing the reset button for 2 seconds is very specific, so it must be the right answer.
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Fanny
2 years ago
C) Press and hold the clear button. Then, press the reset button for 2 seconds and release both buttons.
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Josphine
2 years ago
A) Connect the switch via the console. Then, power cycle the switch.
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Maricela
2 years ago
I agree with that. Then, we can try pressing and holding the clear button and power-cycling the switch.
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Portia
2 years ago
D is a good backup plan, but I'd try the DIY methods first before calling support. Seems like a lot of extra work.
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Lino
2 years ago
B) Press and hold the clear button. Then, power-cycle the switch.
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Gracie
2 years ago
A) Connect the switch via the console. Then, power cycle the switch.
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Kirk
2 years ago
B and C seem like the best options to reset the credentials. The clear button and power cycling are the way to go.
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Cheryll
2 years ago
B) Press and hold the clear button. Then, power-cycle the switch.
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Ocie
2 years ago
A) Connect the switch via the console. Then, power cycle the switch.
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Daisy
2 years ago
I think the first step is to connect the switch via the console and power cycle it.