Quick Reference Guide

Overview

Dell Encryption Key Manager (EKM) 3.0 is an encryption utility that secures the data stored on LTO tape cartridges by

managing encryption keys for Dell tape automation solutions, including the ML and TL PowerVault series. EKM 3.0

manages the lifecycle of tape encryption keys, including generation, distribution, administration, and deletion.

This guide describes how to install, configure, and perform basic operations in Dell Encryption Key Manager 3.0 (EKM

3.0). Dell recommends reading this document before you install EKM 3.0.

This guide includes information on:

• Hardware and software requirements for EKM 3.0

• Installing and uninstalling EKM 3.0 on Windows and Linux platforms

• Configuring EKM 3.0

• Basic operations in EKM 3.0

• Migrating EKM 2.X during the EKM 3.0 installation and merging EKM 2.X into a configured EKM 3.0 installation

• Frequently asked questions, troubleshooting information, common errors messages, and support contact

information

NOTE: EKM 3.0 is based on IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager (TKLM) V2 FixPack 2, but has been customized to

support Dell tape library environments by selecting the relevant subset of TKLM features for tape.

For EKM 3.0 usage information not covered in this guide, refer to the TKLM documentation, which includes the

following:

• IBM Tivoli Key Manager 2.0

Quick Start Guide

• IBM Tivoli Key Manager 2.0

Installation and Configuration Guide

• IBM Tivoli Key Manager 2.0

Product Overview/Scenario Guide

For information on how to access the TKLM documentation, see the Documentation and Reference Materials

section of the

ReadThisFirst.txt file on the EKM 3.0 installation media.

Some screens and functionality covered in the IBM TKLM documentation are not enabled in Dell EKM 3.0. EKM 3.0

contains only the subset of features needed to support Dell PowerVault tape libraries.

NOTE: For recommended use and configuration of Dell EKM 3.0, refer to the Best Practices section of the

ReadThisFirst.txt file on the EKM 3.0 installation media.

NOTE: For the latest information including feature enhancements and bug fixes, refer to the Release Notes at:

support.dell.com/manuals. Navigate to Software → Systems Management → Dell Encryption Key Manager .

Hardware and Software Requirements

Server Hardware Requirements

The minimum hardware requirements for the Key Management Server (the hardware in which EKM 3.0 will be installed)

are:

• CPU: 2.3 GHz

• Memory: 4 GB ECC memory