Instruction Manual

122 Security Key and RAID Management
Virtual Disk Management (VD Mgmt)
The Virtual Disk Management screen, VD Mgmt, is the first screen that is
displayed when you access a RAID controller from the main menu screen on
the BIOS Configuration Utility.
Virtual Disk Security Actions
The following are security-related actions you can perform through the virtual
disk management menu:
• Security Key Management: creates, changes, or deletes the security
settings on a controller.
• Secure Disk Group: secures all virtual disks in Disk Group.
Physical Disk Management (PD Mgmt)
The Physical Disk Management screen displays physical disk information and
action menus.
Physical Disk Security Actions
The following are security-related actions you can perform through the
physical disk management menu:
• Instant Secure Erase: Resets the security attributes of the SED, rendering
existing data inaccessible.
For more information on the Physical Disk Management screen, see "Physical
Disk Management" on page 108.
Security Key Management
Local Key Management (LKM)
In local key management (LKM) you generate the key ID and the passphrase
required to secure the virtual disk. You can secure virtual disks, change
security keys and manage secured foreign configurations using this security
mode.
NOTE: Under LKM, you are prompted for a passphrase when you create the key.
Create Key
Perform the following steps to create a local security key on the controller:
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