Unknown Device Password Workaround?

[c.lennox]

I am assuming this is a no straight off the bat, but i just inherited a network with a nexus 3000 series switch that i am able to get console to, but dont know the admin or any password. Is there a way to reset this without destroying the switches current config? I.e factory reset. 

[Harold Ritter]

Hi @c.lennox ,

Try the following password recovery procedure.

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/datacenter/sw/password_recovery/b_nx_os_pwr/nx_os_pw.html

Regards,

[balaji.bandi]

simple steps :

https://www.balajibandi.com/?p=1392

[c.lennox]

Hi Chaps.

Thanks for your replies. I will give these a go on Monday. However am I right in assuming that both methods require login to the console, not just console access with a login prompt? Bear in mind that i dont have ANY logins at all for this switch. Also, i am not able to reboot this switch as it is in production. Bit of a pickle i know. This is why the previous team were asked to leave.

[balaji.bandi]

you need to pull the power cord and do the as suggested steps

[c.lennox]

Just thought i would come back and let you know none of the above worked. Thanks for the info though. Appreciated.