Users Guide

NOTE: All virtual disks created under the same physical disk are automatically encrypted.

1. In the left pane, click Hardware Configuration.

2. In the right pane, click Configuration Wizards.

3. Under Storage Configuration wizards, click Key Encryption.

4. Select the controller that is encrypted and click Next.

NOTE: The encryption mode (Local Key Encryption) applied to the selected controller does not change.

5. Select Encrypt unsecure virtual disks and click Next.

6. To enable encryption, select the unsecure virtual disks and click Finish.

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Local Key Encryption Mode

Applying the Local Key On RAID Controller

Before applying the local key on the RAID controller, make sure that the controller is security capable.

To apply the local key on the RAID controller:

1. In the left pane, click Hardware Configuration.

2. In the right pane, click Configuration Wizards.

3. Under Storage Configuration wizards, click Key Encryption.

4. Select the controller to apply a local key and click Next.

5. Click Set up local key encryption and click Next.

NOTE: Some controller options are disabled if they do not support encryption.

6. Enter the Encryption Key Identifier that is associated with the entered passphrase. The Encryption Key Identifier is

a passphrase hint; you must enter the passphrase when Lifecycle Controller prompts with this hint.

7. In the New Passphrase text box, enter a passphrase.

NOTE: The controller uses the passphrase to encrypt the disk data. A valid passphrase contains 8 to 32 characters.

It must include a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, symbols, and without spaces.

8. In the Confirm Passphrase text box, re-enter the passphrase, and click Finish.