Using Skm - Quantum Scalar i6000 User Manual

Chapter 8: Encryption Key Management

Using SKM

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Note: Prior to configuring Q-EKM on the Scalar i6000 library,
Quantum recommends installing and configuring the Q-EKM
server or servers first.
For more information about installing and configuring the Q-EKM server
and Q-EKM best practices, see the
User's Guide
(6-01847-xx).
Q-EKM on the Scalar i6000 library supports encrypting LTO-4 or higher
tape media using IBM LTO-4 or higher Fibre Channel drives only. All IBM
LTO-4 or higher FC drives are encryption-capable, but to use the Q-EKM
software application, you must purchase an Encryption Key
Management license and provide a server or servers on which to install
Q-EKM. Q-EKM does not currently support encryption on other tape
drive types or manufacturer brands, even if they are assigned to a
partition selected for encryption.
Note: You must be running Q-EKM version 2.0 (or higher) to support
IBM LTO-5 or LTO-6 tape drives.
The encryption keys pass through the library, so that encryption is
"transparent" to the applications. If you purchase Q-EKM, Quantum's
Service department will schedule an appointment to install the
application onto your server(s).
If you purchase SKM, you will receive the software application, two
servers (optional beginning with SKM 1.1), and installation and
configuration instructions. This chapter describes how to configure your
encryption key management (EKM) solution (Q-EKM or SKM) on the
library.
Quantum Encryption Key Manager
Quantum Scalar i6000 User's Guide