IDS 4215 reset to factory default

Hi,

I'm looking for the way to reset an IDS 4215 to factory default.
Or at least do a password recovery. These units are running v4.1 of
the IDS OS. I'm not finding much on CCO, although the page titled
"Password Recovery Procedure for the Cisco IDS Sensor..." has a
section titled "Re-image IDS Applicance Running Version 4", but
it talks about a Recovery CD. I don't see a CD drive in any pictures
of the 4215 (I haven't seen one in the flesh- I'm using remotely).

So I would appreciate any info as to how to get back to factory
default or at least do a password recovery, assuming I am totally
locked out of any accounts.

Thanks

 

I have never worked with a 4215, but the 4210 required the front panel to
be removed (by a release latch on the unit's side) to see/use the CDROM.

If you do not have the recovery CD, you can get one sent to you by
entering a valid contract number for the unit @ http://www.cisco.com/upgrade.

If you don't have a CD or contract for the unit, but are savvy with linux
and GRUB, then boot into single user mode and reset the root password.


Rik