Comments on: Dell PowerConnect 3024/48/5012 Password Reset

By: Joel

Joel — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:24:38 +0000

Thanks for the update, Jon. It looks like I need to start posting again! Enjoy your new (to you) switch!

By: Jon

Jon — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 09:11:57 +0000

I was getting the “Boot from flash or net?” prompt when I followed the instructions, instead of the command line as suggested above. My mistake was hitting escape *after* I applied power to the switch – you have to be very quick to catch it! It’s far easier to hold down escape in hyperterminal (or teraterm!) *before* you apply power and keep it down until you get the correct prompt.
That problem aside, these instructions are invaluable and allowed me to reset a switch I got from ebay in the absence of any useful advice from the seller. Thanks!

By: BGG72

BGG72 — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:24:35 +0000

I had the same issue – solution: buy a null modem cable (I got one at ebay for $3.24 incl. shipping). Setup a hyperterminal session (9600, 8, N, 1 – flow control:none) and proceed as described above.
Note: All entries are case sensitive, so make sure you type EXACTLY as described above.

By: Stephen

Stephen — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:27:17 +0000

I have just bought a used dell power connect 3024 switch but I can’t do anything because I don’t know the IP address. I would like to get to the setup. Please help if you can. Thanks

By: kharmin

kharmin — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:32:50 +0000

October 2009 — this is still valid for an old 3024 we found sitting around from the previous tech team. Thanks!

By: James

James — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:12:25 +0000

Gooo Dell. Who know that answering X to a Y or N question would work.

Stupid

By: Ken

Ken — Wed, 07 May 2008 14:06:53 +0000

Great… Worked perfectly on 5 donated units with passwords still on them. A real lifesaver Thanks !

By: adit

adit — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 10:22:17 +0000

i was waiting so long, but the display is doing nothing

why? Please