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How to reset HP iLO Password (DL 585 G2)

Today, I got into trouble with a HP Server. I need to hold remote console of the HP DL 585 G2 server. When I tried to access the console, prompted me to enter "Administrator" credential...Oops... no idea what is the password. I have not been known about this while KT from previous administrator. Now, I have to find a way to reset this password and access the server remotely. While searching, I ended up with 3 different ways to reset the password. All the 3 ways given below, you choose which one good for you: Resetting using SmartStart CD 1.         Boot the server using HP SmartStart CD 2.        Press F8 to goto iLO Configuration console 3.        Select the HP iLO setting 4.       Goto User setting 5.        Select the “Administrator” and change the password or Create new user with administrator privileges Resetting using Security Override Switch 1.         Look system board diagram server top bonnet 2.        Look for the system management switch (mostly no:11 on DL 58