Ibm Ts3310 Admin — Account Locked Fixed
IBM TS3310: Causes, Diagnosis, and Recovery for an Admin Account Lockout
Adjust Lockout Policy (Recommended):
Result
: This action typically resets the "admin" user password to the default, which is often admin or secure .
Service
If the standard admin account is completely inaccessible, you may need to use the account to reset it. Default Service Credentials: ibm ts3310 admin account locked
Since this is a specific hardware issue rather than a consumer product, this "review" takes the form of a technical overview of the problem, why it happens, how to resolve it, and an assessment of the system's user management design. IBM TS3310: Causes, Diagnosis, and Recovery for an
- Centralized Authentication: Integrate the TS3310 with RADIUS or LDAP. With external authentication, the library does not lock the local admin account – instead, the directory server manages lockouts. (Configure under Security → Authentication Servers).
- Regular Access Testing: Schedule a monthly test of the admin credentials from a documented safe location.
- Backup Configuration: Regularly backup the library config (Web GUI → System → Save/Restore Configuration). A backup contains user accounts and lockout settings.
- Firmware Updates: Ensure you are on a recent firmware version (e.g., R600 or later) that supports auto-unlock timers and better logging.
Auto-Unlock
: In many configurations, the account will automatically unlock after 60 to 120 minutes . Auto-Unlock : In many configurations, the account will
In IBM Spectrum Archive or Tivoli Storage Manager, verify the library credentials.
If the primary admin account is unreachable, the built-in service account can sometimes be used to manage user settings. Credentials : Common service credentials include the username with passwords such as (all lowercase) or Connection Method : This account may only be accessible via the Service/TSSC Ethernet port or via Telnet if it was previously enabled. 4. Command Line Interface (CLI) Recovery