"No valid method" error in PBA when Self-Encrypting Drive or Hardware Crypto-Accelerator and SmartCard combination

Summary: This article includes information regarding PBA authentication error after the Self-Encrypting Drive or Hardware Crypto-Accelerator and SmartCard has been configured.

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Symptoms

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Affected Products:

  • Dell Encryption Enterprise Self-Encrypting Drive
  • Dell Data Protection | Self-Encrypting Drive
  • Dell Data Protection | Hardware Crypto-Accelerator

Cause

Not Applicable

Resolution

Self-Encrypting Drive or Hardware Crypto-Accelerator and SmartCard: no valid method error at PBA

After configuring HCA or SED with smart card PBA authentication, the end user cannot authenticate successfully with the following error in the PBA logs:

CredException: User::Authenticate() - invalid method is used (Error code: 0)

Regenerating the domain controller Authentication certificate on the domain controller fixes this issue. This certificate is required for smart card log in authentication.


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Produse afectate

Dell Encryption
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Article Number: 000126129
Article Type: Solution
Ultima modificare: 17 May 2024
Version:  9
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