For a total reset, some administrators have reported that a "re-flash" to factory settings by an IBM engineer is required if no other access remains.
On some IBM systems, a physical "Function 25/26" override on the control panel can reset the admin password.
: For many IBM storage systems, a locked admin account will automatically reset after 60 minutes . If you have the time, this is the simplest solution.
If you have a secondary administrator account that is not locked, log in through the Web User Interface and navigate to to manually unlock the admin user. Hardware-Based Reset : Warning : This may result in the loss of configuration data.
Some firmware versions allow an "Access Recovery" button on the display panel to bypass certain software locks, though this is more common on newer models like the TS4500. : Connect a laptop to the Serial (IOIOI) port or use SSH .
: Always maintain a backup administrator account with the same privileges so you are not reliant on a single set of credentials. TS3310 Tape Library admin password reset : r/sysadmin