User's Manual

146 Controllers

Encryption Key

The controller uses the Encryption Key to lock or unlock access to Self

Encryption Disks (SEDs). You can create only one Encryption Key for each

encryption-capable controller.

If you are using Local Key Management (LKM) you must create the

Encryption Key by providing the Encryption Key Identifier and the

Passphrase.

Encryption Key Identifier

An Encryption Key Identifier is a user-supplied text label for the Passphrase.

The identifier helps you determine which Passphrase to enter during

authentication for import of foreign encrypted SED drives.

Passphrase

A Passphrase is a user supplied string that the controller uses to create the

Encryption Key.

For more information on creating an Encryption Key, see

Manage Encryption

Key

NOTE: For more Encryption Key and Passphrase guidelines, click the i icon on the

Manage Encryption Key screen.

Creating an Encryption Key and Enabling LKM

To create an Encryption Key on the selected controller:

Select the

Enable Local Key Management (LKM)

option.

Enter an

Encryption Key Identifier

can contain numerals, lowercase alphabets,

uppercase alphabets, non-alphanumeric characters, or a combination of

any of these.

NOTE: For the Encryption Key Identifier and Passphrase guidelines, click the i

icon on the screen.

Enter a

Passphrase

must contain at least one numeral, one lowercase alphabet,

one uppercase alphabet, and one non-alphanumeric character (except

space.)