Ghost password issue !!

[Jean-Francois_G]

Afternoon all,

I have a weird issue with a X670V switch that we have. I downgraded it to version 15.2.2.7b7 for the simulation of an upgrade that we're scheduling.

So hopped on the swtich, unconfigure all, reboot... all good so far
Upon reboot, download firmware 15.2.2.7b7 to switch and rebooted once more.

We this is where the issue starts... I'm being prompted for a password that shouldn't be there !!
I've tried our usual password just in case... login incorrect every time.

So then I figured I'd reboot in BootRom mode and choose "config none" then reboot... no dice...
I'm running bootrom 2.0.2.1... that option doesn't exist in this version...

So then I figured and use emergency procedure and reinstall firmware from bootrom... so I did... but the issue remains... the "Ghost Password" is still there and preventing me access to the switch... rendering it as useful as paper weight...

A little help would be appreciated 🙂
Thanks
JF

[BrandonC]

That's definitely strange. I almost didn't want to mention it, but would have hated to had that be the issue and not mention it. 🙂

[BrandonC]

The default password is blank, so you should be able to log into the switch by entering 'admin' into the username field, and just hitting the 'enter' key at the password prompt should allow you in to the switch.

[StephenW]

Is it a normal login prompt or does it look like this Enter passphrase: