ipmitool -H <server-ip> -U admin -P admin chassis power cycle
The change is almost instantaneous. For added security, the guide also recommends creating a completely new administrator account with a unique, strong password and then deleting the default admin account entirely. This is a best practice as it removes the most obvious target from your authentication system. For scripted or bulk configurations, changes can also be made via command-line tools such as ipmitool .
+--------------------------------------------------------------+ | FUJITSU iRMC LOGIN | +--------------------------------------------------------------+ | | | Username: [ admin ] (Case-Sensitive) | | | | Password: [ ************************* ] (S2-S5: admin) | | (S6+: See ID Card) | | | [ LOG IN ] | +--------------------------------------------------------------+ Legacy Generations (iRMC S2, S3, S4, S5) fujitsu irmc default password
What happens when the new, complex password is inevitably lost or forgotten? Unlike a standard server OS, you cannot simply boot from a recovery USB drive to reset the iRMC's password. You must utilize a hardware-based recovery method. The most common and reliable method involves a hardware jumper on the server's motherboard.
You should change these credentials immediately after your first login to secure the server management interface. ipmitool -H <server-ip> -U admin -P admin chassis
Type in a new, complex password that aligns with your enterprise password policy. Click or Apply to commit the changes. Method 2: Via ServerView Server Companion / Local BIOS
For the majority of PRIMERGY servers, the factory default configuration is: For scripted or bulk configurations, changes can also
Use the Fujitsu IPMIVIEW utility to modify user accounts directly.