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112 Configuration: Disk Groups and Virtual Disks
To save the security key for the storage array:
1
In the AMW toolbar, select
Storage Array
Physical Disk Security
Save
Security Key
File
.
The
Save Security Key File - Enter Pass Phrase
window is displayed.
2
Edit the default path by adding a file name to the end of the path or click
Browse,
navigate to the required folder and enter the name of the file.
3
In
Pass phrase
, enter a string for the pass phrase.
The pass phrase must:
• be between 8 and 32 characters long.
• contain at least 1 uppercase letter.
• contain at least 1 lowercase letter.
• contain at least 1 number.
• contain at least 1 non-alphanumeric character, for example, < > @
+.
The pass phrase that you enter is masked.
4
In
Confirm pass phrase
, re-enter the exact string you entered in
Pass
phrase
.
Make a record of the pass phrase you entered. You need it for later secure
operations.
5
Click
Save
.
6
Make a record of the security key identifier and the file name from the
Save Security Key Complete
dialog and click
OK
.
Validate Security Key
A file in which a security key is stored is validated through the Val ida te
Security Key dialog. To transfer, archive, or back up the security key, the RAID
controller module firmware encrypts (or wraps) the security key and stores it
in a file. You must provide a pass phrase and identify the corresponding file to
decrypt the file and recover the security key.
Data can be read from a security enabled physical disk only if a RAID
controller module in the storage array provides the correct security key. If
security enabled physical disks are moved from one storage array to another,
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