This is a procedure to reset the CoreBuilder 9000 passwords to factory default. I hope this helps someone else save time
because I spent more than an hour trying to break in.
Resetting passwords on a CoreBuilder 9000 or 5000
Connect your PC's serial port to the RS232 port on the 3CB9EME card using a Null Modem cable. Use ProComm or HyperTerm as your terminal emulator. Try port settings
of VT100, 9600, 8, N, 1 with NO hardware or software
flow control.
The EME module on the CB9000 works the same way as the CB5000 management module.
After the machine boots up and you are presented with the login prompt, do the following.... (case sensitive)
login : FORCE
password : FORCE
Then push the EME Reset button within the next 10 seconds.
As the CoreBuilder re-initializes, you should see a text message as follows:
NVRAM not initialized or corrupt. Restoring factory default.
You now should be able to use "admin" as login with a blank password.
Login: admin
Password: <press Enter>
Welcome to administer service on CoreBuilder-9000.
CB9000> ? (to see possible commands)
Possible completions:
logout
reset
set
show
NOTE: While experimenting, I think I was also able to force a reset back to factory defaults by holding the EME Reset button down for about 10 to 15 seconds without doing the FORCE/FORCE login. I got the same message:
NVRAM not initialized or corrupt. Restoring factory default.
and was able to login as "admin" with a blank password.
WFH142077
Paul
because I spent more than an hour trying to break in.
Resetting passwords on a CoreBuilder 9000 or 5000
Connect your PC's serial port to the RS232 port on the 3CB9EME card using a Null Modem cable. Use ProComm or HyperTerm as your terminal emulator. Try port settings
of VT100, 9600, 8, N, 1 with NO hardware or software
flow control.
The EME module on the CB9000 works the same way as the CB5000 management module.
After the machine boots up and you are presented with the login prompt, do the following.... (case sensitive)
login : FORCE
password : FORCE
Then push the EME Reset button within the next 10 seconds.
As the CoreBuilder re-initializes, you should see a text message as follows:
NVRAM not initialized or corrupt. Restoring factory default.
You now should be able to use "admin" as login with a blank password.
Login: admin
Password: <press Enter>
Welcome to administer service on CoreBuilder-9000.
CB9000> ? (to see possible commands)
Possible completions:
logout
reset
set
show
NOTE: While experimenting, I think I was also able to force a reset back to factory defaults by holding the EME Reset button down for about 10 to 15 seconds without doing the FORCE/FORCE login. I got the same message:
NVRAM not initialized or corrupt. Restoring factory default.
and was able to login as "admin" with a blank password.
WFH142077
Paul
