Storage system security

摘要

Disclosed aspects include managing access to a particular storage unit in a storage facility. The particular storage unit is coupled, in the storage facility, with both a particular storage unit identifier for the particular storage unit and an access management parameter for managing access to data on the particular storage unit. A device is used to identify the particular storage unit for write protection based on the particular storage unit identifier. In embodiments, the device includes an indicator to visually indicate a proper configuration and the particular storage unit identifier can be a world wide name. Aspects of the disclosure include managing the device for connection with the storage facility and access management for the storage facility.

主权项

1. A system for managing access to a storage unit included in a storage facility, the system comprising:
the storage unit, wherein the storage unit is associated, in the storage facility, with a first storage unit identifier, wherein the storage unit includes a logical unit number, wherein the first storage unit identifier includes a first world-wide name, and wherein the storage unit is associated with an access management parameter for managing access to data stored on the storage unit; and a dongle device comprising a storage medium within the dongle device and a visual indicator on the dongle device, wherein the visual indicator comprises a tricolor light, wherein the dongle device is insertable into the storage facility, and wherein a visual state of the visual indicator tricolor light indicates a configuration status associated with the storage facility setting the access management parameter to a write protection value; the storage facility, wherein the storage facility is configured to: detect inserting the dongle device into the storage facility; transfer from the storage medium within the dongle device to the storage facility, in response to the detecting insertion of the dongle device into the storage facility, a second storage unit identifier, wherein the second storage unit identifier includes a second world wide name; determine that the second storage unit corresponds to the first storage unit identifier; and, set, based on determining that the second storage unit identifier corresponds to the first storage unit identifier, the access management parameter to the write protection value.