Deleting (Free) encryption keys in a storage system

You can delete only Free keys (encryption key with the Free attribute). You cannot delete DEKs, CEKs, or KEKs.

Before you begin

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

Procedure

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

  2. Expand Administration in the Explorer pane, and select Encryption Keys.

  3. On the Encryption Keys tab, select the key ID for the key you want to delete from the Encryption Keys table, and click More Actions > Delete Keys. If you want to create an encryption key, click Next.

  4. Click Finish.

  5. Check the settings, and then enter the task name in Task Name.

  6. In the Confirm window, confirm the settings, and enter your task name in Task Name, and then click Apply. If you want the Task window to open after you click Apply, select Go to tasks window for status.

  7. In the message that appears asking whether to apply the setting to the storage system, click OK.

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