Assigning The Encryption Key To A Partition - Spectra Logic T-Series Spectra T200 User Manual

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After creating an encryption key, you can assign it to one or more library
partitions. If a partition can support encryption, the encryption choices that
display and are available depend on the hardware assigned to the
partition. Possible choices are:
Use the following steps to assign a key to a partition and encrypt all data
sent to the partition:
1. Log in as a superuser, then select Security > Encryption. The
2. Enter the encryption password, then select OK.
3. Select Configuration > Partitions. The Shared Library Services screen
4. Select New to add a partition, or select Edit to modify the settings for an
5. Navigate through the partition configuration screens by selecting Next
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No encryption
QIP-based encryption
LTO-4 drive-based encryption
Encryption User Login screen displays.
displays.
existing partition.
until the Encryption screen displays.
The Encryption screen lets you enable encryption features for the
partition. It only displays if you are logged into the encryption
application and have already created an encryption key as described in
Create an Encryption Key on page
Depending on whether you want to use an encryption-enabled F-QIP
or a encryption-capable tape drive to perform the data encryption,
select the desired encryption settings as described in the following
sections.
Enable Encryption Using an F-QIP on page 210
Enable Encryption Using Direct-Attach Drives on page 211

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