Administrator Guide

Obtain the Recovery File - Locally Managed SED Client

Obtain the recovery file.

The file was generated and is accessible from the backup location you selected when Advanced Authentication was installed on

the computer. The filename is OpalSPkey<systemname>.dat.

Perform a Recovery

1. Using the bootable media created earlier, boot to that media on a recovery system or on the device with the drive you are

attempting to recover. A WinPE environment opens with the recovery application.

NOTE: Disable SecureBoot before the recovery process. When finished, enable SecureBoot.

2. Choose option one and press Enter.

3. Select Browse, locate the recovery file, and then click Open.

Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) Recovery