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The key ID used in unlocking is used only to identify the drives with matching the key ID. After the matching drives are found, the
passphrase is used for unlocking the drives.
Unlocking Foreign Configuration Using CMC Web
Interface
To unlock the foreign configuration:
1. In the left pane, click Chassis Overview > Storage > Controllers > Setup.
2. Navigate to the Setup page.
3. Click Click here to Unlock.
The Physical Disks page is displayed.
4. Select the physical disks that you want to unlock.
5. Check if the Physical disk is associated with the key identifier.
6. From the Actions drop-down, select Unlock Drive.
A dialogue box is displayed prompting you to enter the security key phrase.
7. Enter a passphrase in the Security Key Passphrase text box.
8. Re-enter the passphrase and click Unlock.
The physical drive is unlocked and the drive does not appear in the Recover Physical Disks list.
Unlocking Foreign Configuration Using RACADM
To unlock foreign configuration by running a RACADM command, use the following syntax:
racadm raid unlock:<Controller FQDD> -key <Key id> -passwd <passphrase>
For more information, see the Chassis Management Controller PowerEdge VRTX RACADM Command Line Reference Guide.
Cryptographic Erase
You can use the cryptographic erase option to securely erase data present on secure SEDs. Secure data exists on drives even after the
virtual disk is deleted and is thus exposed to threat. Cryptographic erase can be used in the following conditions:
• To erase data to retire/reuse secure drives.
• To securely erase data if secure and locked foreign configuration need not be imported.
• To recover locked drives if the passphrase is lost.
You can perform the cryptographic erase on one or more SED physical disks.
CAUTION: Performing the cryptographic erase task erases all data on the physical disk.
Performing Cryptographic Erase
If the physical disk is part of a virtual disk, remove it from the virtual disk before performing cryptographic erase.
To perform a cryptographic erase:
1. In the left pane, go to Storage > Physical Disks > Setup.
The Configure Physical Disks page is displayed.
2. Select the physical disk from which you want to erase the data.
3. From the Physical Disk Actions drop-down, select Cryptographic Erase and click Apply.
A message is displayed prompting you to confirm the action.
4. Click Yes to proceed
All data from the selected physical disk is removed.
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