Users Guide

Lifecycle Controller Repair
During Power-On Self-Test (POST), if the system displays the message Lifecycle Controller update
required, the embedded device that stores Lifecycle Controller may contain corrupt data. To resolve this issue, see
the
Repairing Lifecycle Controller.
About RAID Configuration
Lifecycle Controller supports both software RAID and hardware RAID options.
NOTE: You can also configure RAID through the OS Deployment wizard. For more information, see Configuring
RAID Using Operating System Deployment Wizard
.
Related Links
Configuring RAID Using Hardware RAID
Configuring RAID Using Software RAID
Creating a Secure Virtual Disk on Series 7 Controller
Applying the Local Key On RAID Controller
Breaking Mirrored Disk
Key Encryption
Use this feature to:
• Set the encryption for PERC H710, H710P, and H810 RAID controllers in one of the following modes:
– Local Key Encryption — Applies a local key on the RAID controller and remove the keys.
– No Encryption — No encryption is applied on the controller and the Set up local key encryption option is
available.
• Encrypt the existing unsecure virtual disks. To do this, enable the encryption on the controller.
Related Links
Applying the Local Key On RAID Controller
Local Key Encryption Mode
You can perform the following tasks while the controller is in Local Key Encryption mode:
NOTE: For more information on the specification and configuration related information for the PERC H710, H710P,
and H810 controllers, see the PERC H710, H710P, and H810 Technical Guidebooks .
• Encrypt unsecure virtual disks — Enable data encryption on all the security capable unsecure virtual disks.
NOTE: This option is available if there are virtual disks connected to a security capable controller.
• Rekey controller and encrypted disks with a new key — Replace the existing local key with a new key.
• Remove encryption and delete data — Delete the encryption key on the controller and all the secure virtual
disks along with its data. After deletion, controller state changes to No encryption mode.
Related Links
Encrypting Unsecure Virtual Disks
Rekey Controller With New Local Key
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