Setting A Password - Dell PowerVault MD3200i Owner's Manual

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5 Click Yes.
The new storage array name appears in the Select storage array table.
6 Repeat step 2 through step 4 to name or rename additional storage arrays.
NOTE:

Setting a Password

You can configure each storage array with a password to protect it from
unauthorized access. MDSM prompts for the password when an attempt is
made to change the storage array configuration, such as, when a virtual disk is
created or deleted. View operations do not change the storage array
configuration and do not require a password. You can create a new password
or change an existing password.
NOTE:
It is recommended that you use a long password with at least 15
alphanumeric characters to increase security.
To set a new password or change an existing password:
1 Select the relevant storage array and navigate to the AMW for that storage
array. See "Array Management Window" on page 61.
The AMW for the selected storage array is displayed.
2 In the AMW, perform one of these actions:
Select the storage array in the Logical pane, and then select Storage
Array Set Password.
Select the Setup tab, and then click Set a Storage Array Password.
In the AMW, select the Logical tab, right-click and select Set
Password.
The Set Password dialog appears.
3 If you are resetting the password, type the Current password.
NOTE:
password blank.
4 Type the New password.
5 Re-type the new password in Confirm new password.
NOTE:
exactly the same.
Avoid arbitrary names or names that might lose meaning in the future.
If you are setting the password for the first time, leave the Current
The password in Confirm new password and New password must be
Configuration: About Your Storage Array
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