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AES volume-based encryption is applicable only to specific NAS models. Refer to the
comparison table at: http://www.qnap.com/images/products/comparison/
B e fore y ou Sta rt
Please be aware of the following before using data encryption on the NAS.
NAS encryption is volume-based. A volume can be a single disk, a JBOD configuration,
or a RAID array.
Select whether or not to encrypt a disk volume before it is created on the NAS. You
will not be able to encrypt a volume after it has been created unless the disk volume
is initialized. Note that initializing a disk volume will clear all the disk data.
Disk volume encryption cannot be removed without initialization. To remove the
encryption on the disk volume, you have to initialize the disk volume and all of the
data will be cleared.
Keep the encryption password or key safe. If you forget the password or lose the
encryption key, you will not be able to access the data.
Before you start, read the instructions carefully and strictly adhere to the
instructions.
C re a ting Ne w E nc ry pte d Dis k V olum e s
If the NAS has been installed, follow these steps to create a new encrypted disk volume
by installing new hard drives in the NAS:
1. Install the new hard drive(s) in the NAS.
2. Login to the NAS as an administrator. Go to Storage Manager" > "Volume
Management".
3. Click "Create".
4. Select the disk volume you want to configure according to the number of new hard
drives.
5. Check the drive for the intended volume.
6. Select "Yes" for the "Encryption" option and enter the encryption settings. Then
click "Create" to create the new encrypted volume.
All of the data on the selected drives will be DELETED! Back up your data before creating
an encrypted volume.
You have created an encrypted disk volume on the NAS.
