> # Configuring CHAP with Local Password Database

> ## Detailed Steps

> To configure authentication using the CHAP option with the local password database, follow these steps:

> 1. Set the AAA authentication to use the local password database for the iSCSI protocol:
> 1. In Cisco DCNM-SAN, choose Switches > Security > AAA in the Physical Attributes pane.
> 2. Click the Applications tab in the Information pane.
> 3. Check the Local check box for the iSCSI row and click Apply Changes
> 2. Set the iSCSI authentication method to require CHAP for all iSCSI clients:
> 1. In Cisco DCNM-SAN, choose End Devices > iSCSI in the Physical Attributes pane.
> 2. Click the Globals tab in the Information pane.
> 3. Set the AuthMethod drop-down menu to chap and click Apply Changes.
> 3. Configure the user names and passwords for iSCSI users:
> 1. In Device Manager, choose Security > iSCSI.
> 2. Set the Username, Password and Confirm Password fields.
> 3. Click Create to save these changes.
> 4. Verify the global iSCSI authentication setup:
> 1. In Cisco DCNM-SAN, choose End Devices > iSCSI in the Physical Attributes pane.
> 2. Click the Globals tab in the Information pane.

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