HP Exam HPE6-A85 Topic 11 Question 26 Discussion

Actual exam question for HP's HPE6-A85 exam

Question #: 26
Topic #: 11

You have physical access to an Aruba CX-Switch with unknown/lost credentials. What are the possible steps to rebuild the credentials? (Select two.)

AConnect the switch via the console. Then, power cycle the switch.

BPress and hold the clear button. Then, power-cycle the switch.

CPress and hold the clear button. Then, press the reset button for 2 seconds and release both buttons.

DCall Aruba support for a one-time password.

EUse boot profile 0.

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Suggested Answer: B, E

To regain access to an Aruba CX switch when credentials are unknown or lost, one can press and hold the clear button, then power cycle the switch to reset the password. Additionally, using the boot profile 0 at the boot loader menu can be used to bypass the current startup configuration, which may include the unknown credentials.

by Arlene at Aug 26, 2024, 05:05 PM

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Madelyn

2 months ago

Ah, the age-old 'lost switch credentials' problem. I hear the solution is to sacrifice a goat under a full moon while reciting the IPv6 address of the Aruba support line. Or was it B and C?

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Sherly

1 months ago

B) Press and hold the clear button. Then, power-cycle the switch.

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Elena

2 months ago

A) Connect the switch via the console. Then, power cycle the switch.

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Coletta

3 months ago

I think using boot profile 0 could also be a good option.

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Laine

3 months ago

I'm not sure about option D. Calling support might be a hassle.

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Michell

3 months ago

Wait, you're telling me I can't just yell 'Hey Siri, reset my Aruba switch!' and have it work? Darn, back to the drawing board.

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Eva

2 months ago

D) Call Aruba support for a one-time password.

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Apolonia

2 months ago

A) Connect the switch via the console. Then, power cycle the switch.

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Geoffrey

3 months ago

Option E - 'Use boot profile 0'? What is this, a video game cheat code? I'll stick with the good old-fashioned button-pressing methods, thanks.

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Lemuel

3 months ago

Hmm, I bet the Aruba engineers got a good laugh when they came up with option D. 'Just call us, we'll hook you up!' Nice try, but I'm going with B and C.

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Earleen

3 months ago

D seems a bit too easy - call support for a one-time password? Nah, I'd rather roll up my sleeves and figure it out myself. B and C for the win!

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An

2 months ago

I think using boot profile 0 could also be a good option to rebuild the credentials.

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Nikita

2 months ago

Yeah, I prefer to troubleshoot and solve the issue myself. Pressing and holding the clear button sounds like a good start.

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Salina

3 months ago

Yeah, I prefer to troubleshoot and figure it out on my own. B and C are the way to go.

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Val

3 months ago

I agree, calling support for a one-time password seems like taking the easy way out.

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Myra

3 months ago

I agree, calling support for a one-time password seems like taking the easy way out.

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Amber

3 months ago

I agree with Zona. Those steps seem logical.

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Kenda

4 months ago

B and C look like the most promising options to me. Pressing and holding the clear button should reset the credentials, but I'd want to be sure to power-cycle the switch too.

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