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Chapter 9: DXi8500 Configuration
System
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Quantum DXi8500 User’s Guide
Use the
Data-at-Rest
page to perform the following tasks:
• Check the current status of Data-at-Rest Encryption (see
Checking
Data-at-Rest Encryption Status
on page 394).
• Enable Data-at-Rest Encryption for all hard drives in the DXi8500
(see
Enabling Data-at-Rest Encryption
on page 394).
• Save or e-mail a Data-at-Rest Recovery file to back up your
encryption keys (see
Managing Recovery Files
on page 396).
• Upload a premium feature key (PFK) file to enable Data-at-Rest
Encryption on a supported Array module (see
Uploading a PFK File
on page 397).
Checking Data-at-Rest Encryption Status
The current status of Data-at-Rest Encryption can be
Disabled
(default)
or
Enabled
. If it is enabled, all drives in the DXi8500 are securely
encrypted and cannot be read if removed from the system.
Click
Check Status
to view detailed information about the status of
Data-at-Rest Encryption and to see if the DXi8500 supports all
requirements for enabling the feature.
Enabling Data-at-Rest Encryption
When Data-at-Rest Encryption is enabled, all hard drives in the DXi8500
are paired to their respective RAID controllers using encryption keys.
These keys are generated using a passphrase that you supply.
Note:
Before you can enable Data-at-Rest Encryption, you must install
the required license (see
Licensing Data-at-Rest Encryption and
Obtaining Premium Feature Keys
on page 442). You must also
upload a Premium Feature Key (PFK) file for each Array module
in the DXi8500 (see
Uploading a PFK File
on page 397).
Caution:
Make sure you are certain you want to enable Data-at-Rest
Encryption before proceeding. After you enable Data-at-
Rest Encryption, you cannot disable it or turn it off.
To enable Data-at-Rest Encryption:
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Verify that the system is in an optimal state:
Summary of Contents for DXi8500
Page 1: ...User s Guide Quantum DXi8500 with DXi 2 2 1 Software 6 67205 04 Rev B...
Page 30: ...Preface xxx Quantum DXi8500 User s Guide...
Page 182: ...Chapter 4 DXi8500 Configuration Wizards Support Wizard 152 Quantum DXi8500 User s Guide...
Page 194: ...Chapter 5 DXi8500 Home Page Current Activity Overview 164 Quantum DXi8500 User s Guide...
Page 251: ...Chapter 6 DXi8500 Replication Reports Quantum DXi8500 User s Guide 221...
Page 252: ...Chapter 6 DXi8500 Replication Reports 222 Quantum DXi8500 User s Guide...
Page 478: ...Chapter 10 DXi8500 Utilities Reboot Shutdown 448 Quantum DXi8500 User s Guide...
Page 508: ...Appendix B Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions 478 Quantum DXi8500 User s Guide...
Page 516: ...Appendix C Regulatory Statements 486 Quantum DXi8500 User s Guide Declaration of Conformity...