Backing up the keys as a file

You can create the secondary backups of the data encryption keys as a file on the computer. Back up the file and the password since the file and password are not automatically backed up.

Before you begin

  • You must have the Security Administrator (View & Modify) role
  • Confirm that the VSP G series or VSP F series storage systems are not processing other tasks. You cannot back up the keys while your storage system is processing other tasks.

Procedure

  1. Display the Device Manager - Storage Navigator main window.

  2. Select Administration in Explorer, and select Encryption Keys.

    The Encryption Keys window is opened.

  3. Select the Encryption Keys tab.

  4. In the Encryption Keys table, select the key ID for the data encryption key you want to back up and click Backup Keys To File.

  5. In the Backup Keys to File window, complete the following and then click Finish:

    • For Password, type the key restoration password.

      Case sensitive: Yes

    • For Re-enter Password, retype the password.

  6. In the Confirm window, confirm the settings, and enter your task name in Task Name.

    If you want the Task window to open after you click Apply, select Go to tasks window for status.

    Click Apply.

  7. In the message that appears, click OK.

  8. Select the location to which to save the backup file, and then type the backup file name using the extension .ekf.

  9. Click Save.

    The secondary backup encryption key is saved.
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