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Be ha v ior o f a n e ncry pte d v olum e u p o n s y s te m r e bo ot
In this example, we have two encrypted disk volumes on the NAS.
The first volume (Single Disk Drive 2) has been created with the option “Save Encryption Key” enabled.
The second volume (Single Disk Drive 5) has been created with the option “Save Encryption Key”
disabled.
After restarting the NAS, check the volume status. The first drive has been unlocked and mounted but
the second drive is locked. Since the encryption key is not saved on the second disk volume, you have
to manually enter the encryption password to unlock it.
Saving the key on the NAS will protect you only if your hard drives are stolen. However, there is a
risk of data breach if the entire NAS is stolen as the data is accessible after restarting the NAS.
If you select not to save the encryption key on the NAS, your NAS will be protected against data
breach even if the entire NAS were stolen. The disadvantage is that you have to unlock the disk
volume manually on each system restart.