Changing or Setting a Storage Array Password

Use the Change Password option to establish a new  password or to change an existing one.

While you are in the current management session, you will not be asked for a password when you attempt a destructive operation because you have just set the password from this . However, the next time you launch the Enterprise Management Window, you will be prompted for a password the first time you attempt a destructive operation.

 Caution: Risk of Data Loss. Implementing destructive commands on a storage array can cause serious damage, including data loss. Use a long password with at least 15 alphanumeric characters to increase security.

1

Select the storage array from the , then select Storage Array >> Change >> Password.

Note: If you are setting the password for the first time, go to step 3.

2

Type the current password in the Current password text box.

3

Type the new password in the New password text box.

4

Type the new password in the Confirm new password text box.

Important: The password in the Confirm new password text box must match the password in the New password text box.

5

Click OK to change the storage array password.

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