HP MSA 2040 CLI Reference Guide

clear fde-keys 41

clear fde-keys

cls (Deprecated)

This command has no effect.

Description Removes the lock keys used with Full Disk Encryption.

This command clears the lock key ID and import lock ID. The disks in the system will remain in the

Secured, Unlocked state until the disk or enclosure is powered off. To regain access to the

encrypted disk information, you must restore the lock key ID using the original passphrase. To restore

the lock key ID, use the set fde-lock-key command.

Syntax

clear fde-keys

[current-passphrase

value

]

Parameters current-passphrase

value

Optional. If the system is currently secured, you can provide the current passphrase as part of the

command. If this parameter is omitted, the command will prompt you for the current passphrase.

Example Clear the lock keys to secure the data in this system. After the disks are power cycled, they will be

locked.

# clear fde-keys

Please enter the current passphrase to confirm. myPassphrase

Success: Command completed successfully. - System FDE keys were cleared.

(2014-03-04 11:20:27)