Installing the Encryption License Key software

Before you begin

  • Verify that your system meets the system requirements.
  • You must have the Storage Administrator (Initial Configuration) role to perform this task.

Procedure

  1. In the Explorer pane, click Administration, and then click License Keys.

  2. In the License Keys window, click Install Licenses.

  3. In License Key, select Key Code or File, and then enter the license key code or specify the license key file for Encryption License Key.

  4. Click Add.

  5. In the Selected License Keys table, select Encryption License Key, and then click Enable.

  6. Click Finish.

  7. In the Confirm window, verify the settings, and enter a task name.

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

  8. Click Apply.

    If Go to tasks window for status is checked, the Tasks window opens.

Next steps

  • Assign the Security Administrator (View & Modify) role to the user who will configure the encryption environmental settings, enable and disable encryption on parity groups, and back up or restore encryption keys. For details and instructions, see the System Administrator Guide.
  • If you will use a key management server, configure the key management server. For instructions, see Configuring the key management server.
  • Configure the encryption environmental settings on the storage system. For instructions, see Configuring the encryption environmental settings.
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