Disable NetApp Remote Access

Disable NetApp Remote Access.

  • The SANtricity GUI (SMclient) must be installed.
  • Requires root access, or the admin account must have permissions to run SMclient.

A security concern exists with the default password used for NetApp. This procedure disables remote access.

  1. Launch the SANtricity GUI (SMclient).
    $ crayadm@smw> /usr/bin/SMclient
    The SANtricity Enterprise Management window opens.
  2. Select the storage array from this window by double clicking on it.
  3. The next steps vary depending on which NetApp storage arrays the system uses. For E(2600,2700,5400,5500,5600) storage arrays:
    1. Right-click onto controller A and select Change, then Remote Login, from the dropdown menu.
      The Change Remote Login window appears.
    2. Uncheck the box for Enable TELNET access to Controller A and click OK.
    3. Repeat both steps for Controller B.
  4. For E(2800,5700) Storage Arrays:
    1. The SANtricity System Manager login opens. Log in.
      The Home screen appears.
    2. If the SetUp SANtricity System Manager window pop up appears, cancel out of it.
    3. Select the Hardware tab.
    4. Click Show back of shelf.
      SANtricity System Manager displays both controllers and their power/fan canisters.
    5. Click on Controller A.
      The drop-down menu for Controller A appears.
    6. Select Change remote login.
      The Confirm Remote Login Change window appears, stating "SSH WIll be Disabled on Controller A for Remote Connections. Important: All active connections will be terminated. Are you sure you want to continue?"
    7. Click Yes to disable remote login. (Note: If the popup states ""SSH WIll be Enabled on Controller A for Remote Connections," click No instead.)
    8. Repeat all steps for Controller B.
  5. Exit SMclient.