Administrator Guide

• In the EMW, select Devices tab Tree view, select Edit > Rename.
• In the EMW, Devices tab Tree view, right-click the desired array icon and select Rename.
The Rename Storage Array dialog is displayed.
2. Type the new name of the storage array.
NOTE: Avoid arbitrary names or names that may lose meaning in the future.
3. Click OK.
A message is displayed warning you about the implications of changing the storage array name.
4. Click Yes.
The new storage array name is displayed in the EMW.
5. Repeat step 1 through step 4 to name or rename additional storage arrays.
Setting a password
You can configure each storage array with a password to protect it from unauthorized access. The MD Storage Manager 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.
To set a new password or change an existing password:
1. In the EMW, select the relevant storage array and open the AMW for that storage array.
The AMW for the selected storage array is displayed.
2. In the AMW, select the Setup tab, and click Set a Storage Array Password.
The Set Password dialog is displayed.
3. If you are resetting the password, type the Current password.
NOTE: If you are setting the password for the first time, leave the Current password blank.
4. Type the New password.
NOTE:
It is recommended that you use a long password with at least 15 alphanumeric characters to increase
security. For more information about secure passwords, see Password Guidelines.
5. Re-type the new password in Confirm new password.
6. Click OK.
NOTE:
You are not prompted for a password when you attempt to change the storage array configuration in the
current management session.
Password guidelines
• Use secure passwords for your storage array. A password should be easy for you to remember but difficult for others to determine.
Consider using numbers or special characters in the place of letters, such as a 1 in the place of the letter I, or the at sign (@) in the
place of the letter 'a'.
• For increased protection, use a long password with at least 15 alphanumeric characters. The maximum password length is 30
characters.
• Passwords are case sensitive.
NOTE:
You can attempt to enter a password up to ten times before the storage array enters a lockout state. Before
you can try to enter a password again, you must wait 10 minutes for the storage array to reset. To reset the
password, press the password reset switch on your RAID controller module.
Adding or editing a comment to an existing storage array
A descriptive comment, with an applicable storage array name, is a helpful identification tool. You can add or edit a comment for a storage
array in the EMW only.
To add or edit a comment:
1. In the EMW, select the Devices tab and select the relevant managed storage array.
2. Select Edit > Comment.
The Edit Comment dialog is displayed.
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