Deleting backup data encryption keys from the server

Delete a backup data encryption key from the key management server.

 Before deleting a primary or secondary backup data encryption key from the key management server, ensure that you have backed up another data encryption key.

Before you begin

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

Procedure

1. Open the Encryption Keys window.

In Command Suite:

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

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

In Device Manager - Storage Navigator:

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

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

2. On the Encryption Keys tab, click View Backup Keys on Server.

3. In the View Backup Keys on Server window, select the key ID for the backup data encryption key you want to delete and then click Delete Backup Keys on Server.

4. In the Delete Backup Keys on Server 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.

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

The data encryption key is deleted.

Related references

• View Backup Keys on Server window

• Delete Backup Keys on Server window