canoas wrote:
Richard Siemers wrote:
Did you get a physical service processor with it too?
no, I'm trying to use a VSP (old ones) but could not get a way to connect yet. I'm assuming the VSP just needs to be on the same Ethernet independently of the old IP on the controller.
maybe I need to make it both Ethernet + Serial for the VSP to take over the controller remotely.
Anyway, I still believe the best way to unlock this box is to clone copy a node drive using a Linux box.
the problem is: where would we find the initial boot image for a brand new replacement SSD SATA drive?
I think you are screwed in multiple ways.
If you only working node came with incorrect serial number, and you've changed that without image of the node I doubt any generated passwords will work.
As you don't have other nodes in the system, a newer 3PAR OS and no physical SP connect I think you're gonna have a hard time getting it reimaged because it either needs to reimage from another node in the system or a physical SP (with probably old code).
So if you have a bad node I would try and get another one so you can reimage. But without any working passwords that's also going to be a challenge.
I'm guessing getting a refund is too late?