Export And Protect Encryption Keys - Spectra Logic T-Series Spectra T50e User Manual

Chapter 9 — Encryption Configuration and Use
1. Log in as a superuser, then select Security > Encryption. The
2. Enter the encryption password, then select OK.
3. Select Configuration > Partitions.
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
Figure 142 The Partition Enable Encryption screen.
6. Select Enable Encryption, then select Next.
7. Navigate through the remaining partition configuration screens by
8. Once the Summary screen displays, select Save. All data sent to this
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XPORT AND
Data cannot be recovered without the encryption key used to encrypt the
data, so protecting the encryption keys is extremely important to data
decryption and recovery. To decrypt and restore encrypted data, you need
the data, the encryption key, and the encryption password used to protect
the exported key and data.
Exporting the Encryption Key
For safe-keeping and security, export the encryption key and store it in a
safe, secure location so that you can import it back into the library if
needed. To export the current encryption key:
1. Log in as a superuser, then select Security > Encryption. The
2. Enter the encryption password, then select OK. The Encryption
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Encryption User Login screen displays.
existing partition.
until the Encryption screen displays.
selecting Next.
partition will be encrypted, using the key currently active on the
library.
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Encryption User Login screen displays.
Configuration screen displays (see
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Figure 141 on page 173).
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