9400 chassis - where is the mode button for password recovery

[Reza Sharifi]

There is no mode button. Just follow this document to reboot and recover the password.

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/lan/catalyst9400/software/release/16-6/configuration_guide/sys_mgmt/b_166_sys_mgmt_9400_cg/b_166_sys_mgmt_9400_cg_chapter_01100.html#task_nzq_q4z_n1b

HTH

[michael.Abrahams@marist.edu]

Hi HTH

That doc says:

Reconnect the power cord to the switch or the active switch. As soon as the System LED blinks, press the Mode button once. The switch enters the ROMMON mode.

Any other docs?

[Reza Sharifi]

Hi,

See this link.  I don't think there is a mode button.  There is just a reset button. I have never seen a mode button on chassis-based switches.

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/lan/catalyst9400/hardware/sup_install/b-c9400-sup-note.html

HTH

[michael.Abrahams@marist.edu]

OK .. so my question remains ... how does one do a password recovery on the 9400?

[Reza Sharifi]

Have not worked with 9400 series yet, but I think you simply reload the device and then break into it just like you do it for the 4500 series.

here is a link

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/switches/catalyst-4000-series-switches/21229-pswdrec-cat4000-supiii-21229.html

HTH

[balaji.bandi]

The Cisco Standard procedure to recover the passwords, below document help you.

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/lan/catalyst9400/software/release/16-6/configuration_guide/sys_mgmt/b_166_sys_mgmt_9400_cg/b_166_sys_mgmt_9400_cg_chapter_01100.html#task_nzq_q4z_n1b

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