HP StoreEver MSL Tape Libraries Encryption Key Server Configuration Guide

Contents

1 Introduction...............................................................................................4

Using an encryption key server...................................................................................................4

Considerations for using an encryption key server.........................................................................5

Media compatibility for drives supporting encryption.....................................................................5

Licensing.................................................................................................................................5

Installing the encryption license..............................................................................................6

2 HP Enterprise Secure Key Manager (ESKM) integration....................................7

3 KMIP-based key server integration..............................................................12

Creating the client user name and password on the server...........................................................12

Configuring the KMIP feature for the MSL6480...........................................................................13

Using the KMIP Wizard......................................................................................................14

Configuring the KMIP feature for the 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader and other MSL Tape Libraries...........17

Set or enter the KMIP security password................................................................................17

Entering the KMIP client credentials......................................................................................18

Generating the client certificate request.................................................................................18

Signing the client certificate on the server..............................................................................18

Installing the signed client certificate.....................................................................................19

Configuring access to the key servers....................................................................................20

Enabling KMIP-based encryption..........................................................................................21

4 Verifying that the encryption key server integration is working........................22

Connectivity test.....................................................................................................................22

Basic encryption test...............................................................................................................23

Failover test...........................................................................................................................24

5 Support and other resources......................................................................25

Contacting HP........................................................................................................................25

Typographic conventions.........................................................................................................25

6 Documentation feedback...........................................................................26

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