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The storage array password protects a storage array from potentially destructive operations by unauthorized users. The storage array password is independent from self encrypting disk, and should not be confused with the pass phrase that is used to protect copies of a security key. However, it is good practice to set a storage array password

Creating a Security Key

When you create a security key, it is generated by and securely stored by the array. You cannot read or view the security key. A copy of the security key must be kept on some other storage medium for backup in case of system failure or for transfer to another storage array. A pass phrase that you provide is used to encrypt and decrypt the security key for storage on other media.

When you create a security key, you also provide information to create a security key identifier. Unlike the security key, you can read or view the security key identifier. The security key identifier is also stored on a physical disk or transportable media. The security key identifier is used to identify which key the storage array is using.

To create a security key:

1In the AMW toolbar, select Storage Array→ Physical Disk Security→ Create Security Key.

2Perform one of these actions:

•If the Create Security Key dialog appears, go to step 6.

•If the Storage Array Password Not Set or Storage Array Password Too Weak dialog appears, go to step 3.

3Choose whether to set (or change) the storage array password at this time.

•Click Yes to set or change the storage array password. The Change Password dialog appears. Go to step 4.

•Click No to continue without setting or changing the storage array password. The Create Security Key dialog appears. Go to step 6.

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