IMPORTANT: If your storage system is managed by an instance of
Password formats
Storage systems with controller software versions 5.1xx or earlier
•Passwords are not case sensitive and include exactly 8 characters.
•The letters
•No numeric characters or special characters are allowed.
Storage systems with controller software versions 6.xxx or later
•Passwords are case sensitive and can include 8 to 16 characters.
•The letters
•The following numeric characters are allowed:
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0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
•The following special characters are allowed:
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! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + ,
Enabling management of a password-protected storage system
Use this procedure to enable management of a
Considerations
•You only need to perform this procedure if an instance of HP P6000 Command View on a management server is not enabled to manage a
•If you have multiple management servers, you must perform this procedure with each instance of HP P6000 Command View that you want to manage the
•This procedure does not create storage system passwords. Storage system passwords are created by using an OCP or an HP P6000 Control Panel.
To enable HP P6000 Command View to manage a
1.In the session pane, click Management Options. The Management Options window opens.
2.Select Manage storage system password access. The Storage System Password Access window opens.
3.Click Enable password access to a storage system.
The Enable Password Access to a Storage System window opens.
4.Select the world wide name of the storage system to manage.
Storage systems that do not have a Command
5.Enter and confirm the storage system password.
6.Click Enable password.
The Enable password access dialog box opens.
7.Click OK.
A status window opens, indicating success or failure.
Enabling management of a