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Feature	Description	Notes

Controller key cache	HP Smart Array Controllers can optionally	Remote Mode only
	store all keys required at boot time inside
	the controller, enabling the server to
	survive a variety of network outages.
Controller password	Protects the server in the event of theft by	For more information, see "Set or
	applying a secondary password upon	change the controller password (on
	boot to lock down the controller.	page 36)."

Dynamic Encryption	Enables smooth transitions between local	—
	and remote modes, the conversion of
	plaintext data to encrypted data, and
	rekey services for both data and key
	wraps.
Encryption keys	Data is protected using a series of keys	—
	that provide layered protection at the
	volume and drive levels. The solution
	utilizes XTS-AES 256-bit encryption.
Firmware lock	Prevents controller firmware from being	For more information, see
	updated unintentionally or by	"Enabling/disabling the firmware
	unauthorized personnel.	lock (on page 46)."

Hardware-based encryption	Utilizes the HP Smart Array Controller	For more information about Smart
	hardware to accelerate all cryptographic	Array controllers, see the HP website
	algorithms when securing data and keys.	(http://www.hp.com/products/sma
		rtarray ).

HP Enterprise Secure Key	The HP ESKM or later unifies and	Remote Mode only. For more
Manager 3.1 and later	automates an organization’s encryption	information, see "HP Enterprise
	controls by securely creating, protecting,	Secure Key Manager 3.1 and later
	serving, controlling, and auditing access	(on page 11)."
	to encryption keys.
HP ESKM key search	Individual Drive Encryption Keys are	Remote Mode only. For more
	visible by serial number identification on	information, see "Running queries
	the HP ESKM to enable unique tracking	(on page 57)."
	and management from a central location.
	The HP ESKM supports query by serial
	number, server name, bay number, PCI
	slot, and date.
HP Smart Storage	HP Smart Storage Administrator	For more information, see "HP Smart
Administrator	v1.60.xx.0 and later provides the	Storage Administrator (on page 9)."
	configuration and management of the
	cryptographic features of HP Secure
	Encryption associated with HP Smart
	Array Controllers.

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Contents

HP Secure Encryption Installation and User Guide Page Contents Support and other resources About HP Secure Encryption OverviewBenefits Encryption featuresFeature Description Eskm HP Smart Storage Administrator Solution componentsHP ProLiant servers Minimum requirements HP Smart Array ControllerHP SmartCache HP iLOHP Eskm and key management HP Enterprise Secure Key Manager 3.1 and laterLicensing Planning Encryption setup guidelinesRecommended security settings at remote sites Encrypted backupsDeployment scenarios Security domainsRemote and local key management requirements Local key management mode ConfigurationConfiguring the controller local mode Configuration Configuring Remote Key Management Mode Remote Key Management ModeLogging in to the HP Eskm Configuring the HP EskmAdding a user Configuration Adding a group Assigning a user to a group Configuration Configuration Creating a Master Key Running a key query Placing a key in a groupConfiguration Assigning a key to a group Configuring HP iLO Connecting HP iLO to HP Eskm Configuration Configuring the controller remote mode Configuration Logging into Encryption Manager Accessing Encryption ManagerOperations Opening Encryption ManagerSet or change the Crypto Officer password Managing passwordsSet or change user account password Set or change the password recovery questionSet or change the controller password Suspending the controller password Resuming the controller password Changing the Master Encryption Key Working with keysRekeying the Drive Encryption Keys Rescanning keys Creating a plaintext volumeOperations Operations Converting plaintext volumes into encrypted volumes Changing key management modes Enabling/disabling plaintext volumes Enabling/disabling the firmware lock Enabling/disabling local key cache Importing drives with different Master Keys Importing drive sets in Local Key Management ModeOperations Controllers MaintenanceEncryption Manager DrivesFlashing firmware Replacing a physical driveLocating groups associated with a drive GroupsQuery by drive serial number Maintenance Query by previous server name Maintenance Displaying log information Running queries Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Lost or forgotten controller password TroubleshootingCommon issues Lost or forgotten Crypto Officer passwordLost or forgotten Master Key Local modeRemote mode Locating the key using the HP EskmLocating the key using iLO Forgotten which Master key goes with which drive Master key not exporting Logical drives remain offlineTesting the connection between HP iLO and the HP Eskm Potential errors encountered Error Description Action Clearing the encryption configuration Before you contact HP Support and other resourcesHP contact information Encryption algorithms AppendixGlossary Plaintext ILOLocal Master Encryption Key Master Encryption KeyRemote Key Manager Volume encryption keyDocumentation feedback Eskm IndexIndex