Although the storage array allows sizes from 12 to 57 characters, many initiators only support CHAP secret sizes up to 16 characters
NOTE: A CHAP secret is not retrievable after it is entered. Ensure that you record the secret in an accessible place. If Generate Random Secret is used, copy and paste the secret into a text file for future reference since the same CHAP secret is used to authenticate any new host servers you may add to the storage array. If you forget this CHAP secret, you must disconnect all existing hosts attached to the storage array and repeat the steps in this chapter to
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Table B-4. CHAP Setting
Option | Description |
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None | This is the default selection. If None is the only selection, the |
| storage array allows an iSCSI initiator to log on without |
| supplying any type of CHAP authentication. |
None and CHAP The storage array allows an iSCSI initiator to log on with or
| without CHAP authentication. |
CHAP | If CHAP is selected and None is deselected, the storage array |
| requires CHAP authentication before allowing access. |
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Configuring Mutual CHAP Authentication on the Storage Array
The initiator secret must be unique for each host server that connects to the storage array and must not be the same as the target CHAP secret.
Change the initiator authentication settings in the Change Target Authentication window. Use these options to change the settings:
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NOTE: To remove a CHAP secret, you must delete the host initiator and