User's Manual

Overview 7
Feature Description Notes
Controller key cache
HP Smart Array Controllers can optionally
store all keys required at boot time inside
the controller, enabling the server to
survive a variety of network outages.
Remote Mode only
Controller password
Protects the server in the event of theft by
applying a secondary password upon
boot to lock down the controller.
For more information, see "Set or
change the controller password (on
page 36)."
Dynamic Encryption
Enables smooth transitions between local
and remote modes, the conversion of
plaintext data to encrypted data, and
rekey services for both data and key
wraps.
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Encryption keys
Data is protected using a series of keys
that provide layered protection at the
volume and drive levels. The solution
utilizes XTS-AES 256-bit encryption.
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Firmware lock
Prevents controller firmware from being
updated unintentionally or by
unauthorized personnel.
For more information, see
"Enabling/disabling the firmware
lock (on page 46)."
Hardware-based encryption
Utilizes the HP Smart Array Controller
hardware to accelerate all cryptographic
algorithms when securing data and keys.
For more information about Smart
Array controllers, see the HP website
(http://www.hp.com/products/sma
rtarray).
HP Enterprise Secure Key
Manager 3.1 and later
The HP ESKM or later unifies and
automates an organization’s encryption
controls by securely creating, protecting,
serving, controlling, and auditing access
to encryption keys.
Remote Mode only. For more
information, see "HP Enterprise
Secure Key Manager 3.1 and later
(on page 11)."
HP ESKM key search
Individual Drive Encryption Keys are
visible by serial number identification on
the HP ESKM to enable unique tracking
and management from a central location.
The HP ESKM supports query by serial
number, server name, bay number, PCI
slot, and date.
Remote Mode only. For more
information, see "Running queries
(on page 57)."
HP Smart Storage
Administrator
HP Smart Storage Administrator
v1.60.xx.0 and later provides the
configuration and management of the
cryptographic features of HP Secure
Encryption associated with HP Smart
Array Controllers.
For more information, see "HP Smart
Storage Administrator (on page 9)."