Encryption

Certain models support optional encryption of data at rest. Verify if your model supports encryption. Encryption protects against the potential exposure of sensitive user data that is stored on discarded, lost, or stolen storage devices. Both of these systems require an encryption license for each enclosure that supports encryption.

You must have purchased an encryption license before you activate the function. If you have not purchased a license, contact a customer representative to purchase an encryption license.

Within the management GUI, there are two ways to activate an encryption license on the system. During system setup you are prompted to either manually or automatically activate the license on the system. Automatic activation requires that the notebook that is being used to activate the license is connected to an external network. If you purchased an encryption license after system setup is completed, use the Licensed Functions option to activate the license.

Automatic activation requires that the notebook that is being used to activate the license is connected to an external network. To automatically activate encryption licenses in the system setup wizard, complete these steps:
1. On the Encryption page, select Yes to indicate an encryption license has been purchased. The encryption feature requires that you have purchased a license before activation. If you have not purchased a license and want to encrypt data that is stored on your drives, contact a customer representative to learn how to purchase an encryption license.
2. Select the control enclosures on which encryption will be activated, and select Actions > Activate License Automatically.
3. Enter the authorization code that is sent with the licensed function authorization documents that you receive after purchasing the license. These documents contain the authorization codes that are required to obtain keys for each licensed function that you purchased for your system. Click Activate.
To manually activate encryption licenses in the system setup wizard, complete these steps:
1. On the Encryption page, select Yes to indicate an encryption license has been purchased. The encryption feature requires that you have purchased a license before activation. If you have not purchased a license and want to encrypt data that is stored on your drives, contact a customer representative to learn how to purchase an encryption license.
2. Select the control enclosures on which encryption will be activated, and select Actions > Activate License Manually.
3. On the Activate License Manually page, you must retrieve license keys by completing these steps:
  1. Contact your sales representative to obtain the authorization codes.
  2. Ensure that you have the following information:
    - Machine type and model
    - Serial number
    - Machine signature
  3. Enter the authorization codes that were sent with your purchase agreement for the licensed function.
  4. Copy or download the keys.
4. Enter the license keys in the space provided.
5. Click Activate.

If you completed system setup and want to activate an encryption license, complete these steps:

In the management GUI, select Settings > System > Licensed Functions.
Expand Encryption Licenses and select the control enclosure on which to activate the license. You can choose automatic or manual activation of encryption.
To activate encryption automatically, complete these steps:
1. Select Actions > Activate License Automatically.
2. Enter the authorization code that is sent with the licensed function authorization documents that you receive after purchasing the license. These documents contain the authorization codes that are required to obtain keys for each licensed function that you purchased for your system. Click Activate.
To activate encryption manually, complete these steps:
1. Select the control enclosures on which encryption will be activated, and select Actions > Activate License Manually.
2. On the Activate License Manually page, you must retrieve license keys by completing these steps:
  1. Contact your sales representative to obtain the authorization code.
  2. Ensure that you have the following information:
    - Machine type and model
    - Serial number
    - Machine signature
  3. Enter the authorization codes that were sent with your purchase agreement for the licensed function.
  4. Copy or download the keys.
  Enter the license keys in the space provided.
Click Activate.