Backing up keys as a file

Back up a secondary data encryption license keys as a file on the HDvM - SN computer. Back up the file and the password since the file and password are not automatically backed up.

Prerequisites

Required role: Security Administrator (View & Modify)

In Hitachi Command Suite:

On the Resources tab, click Storage Systems, and then expand All Storage Systems.

Expand the target storage system, and then select Encryption Keys.

In Device Manager - Storage Navigator:

Display the Device Manager - Storage Navigator main window.

Select Administration in Explorer, and select Encryption Keys.

Select the Encryption Keys tab.

In the Encryption Keys table, select the key ID for the data encryption license key you want to back up and complete one of the following:

Click Settings > Security > Encryption Keys > Backup Keys to File.

Click Backup Keys > To File.

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.

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

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

Click Apply.

In the message that appears, click OK.

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

Click Save.

The data encryption license key is backed up as a file on the HDvM - SN computer.