Restoring keys from a file

Restore the data encryption keys from a file backed up on the computer.

Before you begin

  • Block the LDEVs associated to the encrypted parity group.

    For details, see the Provisioning Guide.

  • You must have the Security Administrator (View & Modify) role.

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. On the Encryption Keys tab, click Restore Keys From File.

  4. In the Restore Keys from File window, click Browse and then click OK.

  5. In the Open dialog box, select the backup file and click Open.

  6. In the Restore Keys from File window, complete the following item and then click Finish:

    • For File Name, shows the name of the selected file.

      View-only: Yes

    • For Password, type the password for the data encryption key that you typed when you backed up the selected data encryption key.

  7. 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.

    The backup data encryption key is restored.

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