Secure Shred - Quantum DXi4700 User Manual

Chapter 10: Utilities

Secure Shred

Note that the system serial number and Storage Array Feature IDs displays directly above the
New Key box.
b. In the other browser, enter the address for the License Key Management Web site (see ):
http://www.quantum.com/licensekeys
2. On the License Key Management Web site, perform the following steps:
a. Enter the system serial number in the Serial Number box and click Submit.
b. Enter the authorization code (printed on the License Certificate) and click Get License Key.
3. In the DXi remote management console, on the Utilities > License Keys page, enter the Data-at-
Rest Encryption license key in the New Key box, and then click Add.
The Data-at-Rest Encryption license key is added to the system.
4. In the DXi remote management console, navigate to the Configuration > System > Security >
Data-at-Rest page and perform the following steps:
a. Enable Data-at-Rest Encryption for all hard drives in the DXi4700 (see
b. Make a backup copy of your encryption keys (see

Secure Shred

The Secure Shred page allows you to securely and permanently erase sensitive data stored on the
DXi4700. To securely erase data, first delete files on NAS shares or storage servers, or erase tape
cartridges on VTL partitions, then start secure shred. During secure shred, all residual data associated with
the deleted files or cartridges is securely erased from the disk drives by performing a single-pass overwrite
with zeros.
While secure shred is running, the DXi4700 operates in limited mode. This means you cannot perform
backups or restores, all scheduled jobs (including replication jobs) are stopped, and you cannot access or
use any other features of the DXi. If necessary, you can cancel secure shred at any time and return the DXi
to normal operation.
Caution: The secure shred process can take multiple days to complete.
To access the Secure Shred page, click the Utilities menu, and then click the Secure Shred tab (see
Figure 232 on the next
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