Setting passwords for the managed system

You must set passwords for both your server and Advanced System Management (ASM). Read more about how to use the HMC interface to set these passwords.

If you received the message Authentication Pending, the HMC prompts you to set the passwords for the managed system.
If you did not receive the message Authentication Pending, complete the following steps to set the passwords for the managed system.
Parent topic: Configuring the HMC by using the HMC menus

Updating your server password

To update your server password, do the following:
  1. In the navigation area, select the managed system.
  2. In the Tasks area, click Operations.
  3. Click Change Password. The Update Password window opens.
  4. Type the required information and click OK.

Updating your Advanced System Management (ASM) general password

Note: The default password for the general user ID is general, and the default password for the administrator ID is admin.
To update your ASM general password, do the following:
  1. In the navigation area of the HMC, select the managed system.
  2. In the Tasks area, click Operations.
  3. Click Advanced System Management (ASM). The Launch ASM Interface window opens.
  4. Select a Service Processor IP Address and click OK. The ASM interface opens.
  5. On the ASMI Welcome pane, specify your user ID and password, and click Log In.
  6. In the navigation area, expand Login Profile.
  7. Select Change Password.
  8. Specify the required information, and click Continue.

Resetting the Advanced System Management (ASM) administrator password

To reset the administrator password, contact an authorized service provider.


Last updated: Mon, April 13, 2020