I apologize, I had previously not hit Ctrl + Shift + 6 while connected to the switch in the lab. This time I tried using Ctrl + Shift + 6, and was prompted for a password. The password that worked for me was "troya". Let me know if that password works for you. If you proceed with this method, be sure to record your service tag, MAC address, you may need to reenter that information after choosing this option.  You may be able to achieve the same goal with a less intrusive method, by selecting option 2 in the startup menu. This option will erase the flash file. Then you can use option 1 to load the latest firmware. Keep us posted.
Hi, PowerConnect 2848 powers on but does not boot, hangs at UNIT STANDALONE", 192.168.2.1 does not respond. It can be a hardware issue but I would like to try reflashing via xmodem - it is a last hope, despite the fact that at start I can see "Decompressing SW from image-1 100% OK", then "operational mode - mode is managed". HW wersion is 00.00.02. I have tried to enter Advanced Startup Menu (Shift Ctrl 6) to erase flash and download new firmware but switch ask me for password. Does anybody know what is a default password for advanced startup menu for 2848? Thanks in advance!
2848 hangs at "unit standalone", managed led is blinking