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Aruba Networks (HPE) AOS-CX Switch (CX 6200 / 6300 / 6400 / 8100 / 8320 / 8360 / 8400 series) — Default Password

Default username and password for the Aruba Networks (HPE) AOS-CX Switch (CX 6200 / 6300 / 6400 / 8100 / 8320 / 8360 / 8400 series): admin / (blank). Learn how to log in and how to change the default credentials.

Factory-default AOS-CX switches ship with a single built-in user 'admin' and an empty password. At first login via console or SSH, the switch prompts the user to set a password (per 2020 California IoT security law). Remote SSH and web management are accessible on first boot with admin/(blank) before the password is set. AOS-CX is distinct from the older ArubaOS-Switch (ProCurve) platform.

UsernamePasswordAccessNotes
admin
(blank / none)
SSHBlank password on factory default. First login prompts for password change.
admin
(blank / none)
Web UISame blank-password default for the REST API / web management interface.

Responsible use

This database lists publicly documented default credentials so administrators can find and change them. Only use these on systems you own or are authorized to test.

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