Install PowerVault with Encryption on a Series 6
R640 Host
This topic describes how to install a PowerVault with Self Encrypted Drives (SED) on an RSA
Series 6 Archiver, Concentrator, or (Network) Decoder (R640) host with encrypted PowerVault
external storage. Currently, encrypted PowerVault external storage is not supported for:
Series 5 Hosts
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Log Decoder Host
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Series 6 Hybrid (R740) Host
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Enclosure Options for Encryption
Host
SKU
Decoder /
NW-
Archiver
PVHDE96
Concentrator NW-
PVHPE78
Minimum NetWitness Platform Software Versions
For RSA NetWitness Platform Software 11.x, the minimum version is 11.2.0.0-
1808301802.5.941817f.
Caution: If you are adding a previously used PowerVault and would like to preserve the data,
DO NOT follow the instructions in this guide. Contact RSA Customer Support. Running the
script on a previously used PowerVault could erase any existing data.
Install PowerVault with Encryption on a Series 6 R640 Host
PowerVault (Dell MD1400) Setup Guide
Description
NetWitness PowerVault
High Density 96TB SED
(Self Encrypted Drives)
NetWitness PowerVault
High Performance 78TB
SED (Self Encrypted
Drives)
Specification
DellStorage MD1400, 12HDs 3.5",
Rackmount, 2Us, 12x8TB NL-SAS
SED
DellStorage MD1400, 12HDs 3.5",
Rackmount, 2Us, 9x8TB NLSAS
SED, 3x1.92TB SSD SED
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