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> * Connect a keyboard and monitor to the node and power it on
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> * Set a BIOS setup password
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> * Set passwords for the iDRAC port and root user on this node
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> * Sign in as root
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> * Set a BIOS setup password
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Repeat these steps for each node that you will use in your cluster.
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## Create a BIOS setup password
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A BIOS setup password protects the node's BIOS settings from accidental or unauthorized changes. This password is not needed to create a cluster, but it is strongly recommended as part of your cluster security strategy.
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To create a BIOS setup password:
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1. Turn on or restart the node, and immediately press F2 to open the system setup utility.
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1. On the **System Setup Main Menu** screen, choose **System BIOS** > **System Security**.
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1. Make sure that the **Password Status** setting is **Unlocked**.
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1. Use the **Setup Password** field to set the password. (You can also set a system BIOS password from this screen if you want to use one.)
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1. Press Esc to return to the **System BIOS** screen, then press Esc again. A message prompts you to save the changes. If the system does not restart automatically, restart it to get to the regular startup screen.<!-- how to exit this mode/do you need to reboot to get to the initial setup screen? -->
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## Set initial passwords
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The Azure FXT Edge Filer node will print various messages to the monitor while booting. After a few moments, it shows an initial setup screen like this:
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Enter a password to set iDRAC and temporary root password.
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Enter a password to set the iDRAC and temporary root password.
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Minimum password length is 8.
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NOTE: This does not set a BIOS setup password. For security,
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Microsoft recommends using a BIOS setup password, restricting
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physical access to the node, and other measures. Learn more at
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https://aka.ms/fxt-security.
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Enter new password:
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The password you enter is used for two things:
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After you sign in as root, the network ports are active and will contact the DHCP server for IP addresses.
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## Add a BIOS setup password
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A BIOS setup password protects the node's BIOS settings from accidental or unauthorized changes. This password is not needed to create a cluster, but it is strongly recommended as part of your cluster security strategy.
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1. Turn on or restart the node, and immediately press F2 to open the system setup utility.
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1. On the **System Setup Main Menu** screen, choose **System BIOS** > **System Security**.
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1. Make sure that the **Password Status** setting is **Unlocked**.
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1. Use the **Setup Password** field to set the password. (You can also set a system BIOS password from this screen if you want to use one.)
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1. Press Esc to return to the **System BIOS** screen, then press Esc again. A message prompts you to save the changes.
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## Next steps
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The node is ready to be part of a cluster. You can use it to create the Azure FXT Edge Filer cluster, or you can [add it to an existing cluster](fxt-add-nodes.md).
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