Appendix B
Overview.
StorTrends Software supports Challenge Handshake Authentication. Protocol. (CHAP.).
CHAP is a type of peer authentication protocol that basically uses a predefined Target.
Secret to calculate a unique hash value. This unique hash value is only sent once to
authenticate.
CHAP.
CHAP. Prerequisites
•
latest StorTrends software
•
compatible OS and browser software
•
host device
•
client machine with latest MS initiator
Setting up CHAP
Step
Description
1
Install the latest build of the StorTrends software on the host device.
2
Configure at least one local user (make sure password is 12 characters long min.) and a Volume. with
iSCSI. support. Create a LUN and assign to a Target.. Enable that Target.
3
In Security page for the iSCSI. LUN, give that User permission to the Share. by selecting that User and
clicking on Apply.
4
Access the LUN/target from a client running MS Initiator.. To do this, type the IP address of the
Storage. Appliance. in the Portals tab or use the iSNS. server. To log onto the target, click on Advanced,
and enter the username and password when prompted (fields are called Username and Target. Secret).
Click on Apply.
5
You should now be able to view the new space in Disk Management on the Initiator. box, create a
partition and format the drive, assign a drive letter, and so on.
CHAP. and Mutual CHAP
Appendix B : CHAP and Mutual CHAP
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