Dell EMC PowerEdge VRTX, User Manual

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Modifying Encryption Key Identifier Using CMC Web Interface
You can modify the encryption key identifier and passphrase for controllers.
To modify an encryption key identifier and passphrase:
1. In the left pane, go to Storage → Controllers → Setup .
2. From the Security Key drop-down, select Modify Security Key .
A pop-up window is displayed.
3. Enter the new encryption key identifier and existing and new passphrases, and click OK .
4. On the Controller Setup page, click Apply .
Modifying Encryption Identifier Key Using RACADM
To modify an encryption key identifier and passphrase by running a RACADM command, use the following syntax:
racadm raid modifysecuritykey:RAID.ChassisIntegrated.1-1 -key <Key id> -oldpasswd
<oldpassphrase> -newpasswd <newpassphrase>
For more information, see the Chassis Management Controller PowerEdge VRTX RACADM Command Line Reference Guide .
Deleting Encryption Key Using CMC Web Interface
You can only delete encryption keys for a controller only when secured virtual disks are not associated with it.
To delete an encryption key:
1. In the left pane, go to Storage → Controllers → Setup .
2. From the Security Key drop-down, select Delete Security Key .
A confirmation message is displayed.
3. Click OK to proceed.
After you delete the encryption key, all the SEDs that are not part of the virtual disks are secure-erased. For more information,
see the
Online Help .
Deleting Encryption Key Using RACADM
To delete an encryption key by running a RACADM command, use the following syntax:
racadm raid deletesecuritykey:RAID.ChassisIntegrated.1-1
For more information, see the Chassis Management Controller PowerEdge VRTX RACADM Command Line Reference Guide .
Encrypting Virtual Disks
You can encrypt virtual disks created on SEDs after configuring an encryption key on the controller. Whenever you perform an
encryption, a message is logged in the
CMC Log
. You can encrypt virtual disks:
• Security key is configured on the controller.
• All the drives on the virtual disk are SEDs.
Encrypting one virtual disk enables encryption on all the virtual disks on the same disks group.
You must have the
Chassis Configuration Administrator privilege to encrypt virtual disks.
Encrypting Virtual Disks Using CMC Web Interface
To encrypt an existing virtual disk:
1. In the left pane, click Storage → Virtual Disks → Manage .
2. From the Virtual Actions drop-down, select Encrypt Virtual Disk and click Apply .
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