Compaq Infortrend manual Changing the Password, Setting a New Password

or RAIDWatch Manager is used, you can only access the RAID controller by providing the correct password.

IMPORTANT!

•The controller verifies password when entering the main menu from the initial screen or making configuration change. If the controller is going to be left unattended, the “Password Validation Timeout” can be set to “Always Check.” Setting validation timeout to “always check” will protect the controller configuration from any unauthorized access.

•The controller password and controller name share a 16-character space. The maximum characters for the controller password is 15. When the controller name occupies 15 characters, there is only one character left for the controller password, and vice versa.

Changing the Password

To set or change the controller password, move the cursor bar to “Change Password,” then press [ENTER].

If a password has previously been set, the controller will ask for the old password first. If the password has not yet been set, the controller will directly ask for the new password. The password can not be replaced unless a correct old password is provided.

Key-in the old password, then press [ENTER]. If the password is incorrect, it will not allow you to change the password. Instead, it will display the message “Password incorrect!,” then go back to the previous menu.

If the password is correct, or there is no preset password, it will ask for the new password.

Setting a New Password

Enter the desired password in the column, then press [ENTER]. The next dialog box will display “Re-Enter Password”. Enter the password again to confirm and press [ENTER].

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