HP StoreEver MSL Tape Libraries Encryption Key Server Configuration Guide

4 Verifying that the encryption key server integration is
working
HP recommends verifying that the encryption process is working before placing the autoloader or
library into a production environment. This is often called an end-to-end verification test. The
following steps describe how an end-to-end verification test can be conducted.
Connectivity test: Verifies that the autoloader or library can connect with each of the configured
key servers. See “Connectivity test” (page 22).
Basic encryption test: Verifies encryption is working on partitions configured for encryption. See
“Basic encryption test” (page 23).
Failover test: Verifies keys can be retrieved from another server if the server currently in use becomes
unavailable. See “Failover test” (page 24).
Some of the steps occur on the key server and HP cannot provide specific details for non-HP key
servers. For the SafeNet KMIP server, log files can be found on the SafeNet Device > Log Viewer
> System screen. See your server vendor documentation for specific instructions and additional
information.
Connectivity test
The autoloader and library RMIs provide a connectivity test.
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The ESKM connectivity check is on the ESKM Tier Selection screen of the ESKM wizard. To start
the wizard, click ESKM Wizard in the Encryption menu.
The KMIP connectivity check is on the KMIP Server Configuration screen of the KMIP wizard. To
start the wizard, click KMIP Wizard in the Encryption menu.
22 Verifying that the encryption key server integration is working