Encrypting stored data
On storage systems that support HPE 3PAR Data-at-rest encryption, you can enable the encryption features, export the authorization key backup file, restore an authorization key backup file, and rekey the encryption.
Learn more: Data-at-rest encryption overview.
Important: Hewlett Packard Enterprise strongly recommends that you use the
HPE SSMC
Export backup file action to create a backup file of the authentication key and save it externally from the storage system. The default backup file name is
recovery.dar
.
Tip: In environments with multiple storage systems, Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends that you assign unique file names that can be associated with each encrypted storage system.
Procedure
- On the main menu, select Storage Systems > Systems.
- On the list pane, select the storage system, and then select Enable encryption, Export backup file, Restore backup file, or Rekey encryption as appropriate on the Actions menu.
- Follow the instructions on the dialog that opens.