Creating A Security Key; Changing The Security Key - Dell PowerEdge H730P User Manual

NOTE: Under LKM, you are prompted for a passphrase when you create the key.

Creating A Security Key

NOTE: There is no passphrase backup option when you create a security key; you need to
remember your passphrase.
Perform the following steps to create a security key on the controller:
1. During the host system boot up, press <Ctrl> <R> when the BIOS screen is displayed.
The Virtual Disk Management screen is displayed.
If there is more than one controller, the main menu screen is displayed.
2. Select a controller, and press <Enter>.
The Virtual Disk Management screen is displayed for the selected controller.
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight Security Key Management.
4. Press <F2> to display the actions you can perform.
5. Select Create Key and press <Enter>.
The Create Security Key screen is displayed. The cursor is at the Security Key Identifier.
6. Enter an identifier for your security key.
NOTE: The Security Key Identifier is a user supplied clear text label used to associate the correct
security key with the controller.
7. Press <Tab> to enter a passphrase.
CAUTION: If you lose or forget your passphrase, the data in your virtual disk is inaccessible.
8. Press <Tab> and select OK to accept the settings. Select Cancel to exit if you do not want to create a
security key on the controller.

Changing The Security Key

NOTE: Change Key is active if there is a security key present on the controller.
Perform the following steps when changing the security key on the controller:
1. During host system bootup, press <Ctrl> <R> when the BIOS screen is displayed.
The Virtual Disk Management screen is displayed.
If there is more than one controller, the main menu screen is displayed.
2. Select a controller, and press <Enter>.
The Virtual Disk Management screen is displayed for the selected controller.
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight Security Key Management.
4. Press <F2> to display the actions you can perform.
5. Select Change Key and press <Enter>.
The Change Security Key screen is displayed. The cursor is at the Security Key Identifier.
6. Enter an identifier for your Security Key.
7. Press <Tab> to enter a new passphrase.
NOTE: You need to provide the current passphrase in order to change the security key on the
controller.
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