An administrator configures the trident ontap-san driver and specifies useCHAP=true.

When configuring the Trident ONTAP-SAN driver with CHAP (Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol) enabled (useCHAP: true), it is essential to specify both the initiator and target CHAP secrets and their corresponding usernames. In the configuration provided, while the CHAP secrets for both initiator and target are specified (chapInitiatorSecretandchapTargetInitiatorSecret), only the CHAP target username (chapTargetUsername) is listed. The missing parameter necessary for the complete CHAP configuration is the CHAP initiator username (chapUsername). This username is used along with thechapInitiatorSecretto authenticate the initiator to the storage system.

To correct this, add thechapUsernamefield to the configuration file, ensuring that the initiator's username matches the configured environment and that it is correctly paired with thechapInitiatorSecret. This inclusion ensures that both sides of the CHAP authentication process are properly identified, thereby providing the necessary security for SAN communication.

For further guidance on configuring CHAP with the Trident ONTAP-SAN driver, refer to the NetApp Trident documentation:NetApp Trident Documentation.