Release Note для Spectra Logic spectra t120

Exporting and Protecting Keys

December 2008

Spectra T950 Library

Data cannot be recovered without the encryption key used to encrypt the 
data, so protecting encryption keys is extremely important to data 
decryption and recovery. To decrypt and restore encrypted data, you need 
the data, the encryption key, and the encryption password used to protect 
the exported key and data.

Keeping valid backup copies of your encryption keys is extremely 
important. To create backup copies of your encryption keys, export the 
encryption keys as soon as possible after you create them. Spectra Logic 
recommends that you export each key to at least two different USB keys. 
Remember, lost encryption keys cannot be recreated; you should keep 
them as secure (and as backed up) as your data. 

Note:

These instructions are for BlueScale Encryption Standard 
Edition. If you have BlueScale Professional Edition, refer to the 
BlueScale Encryption User Guide for additional information.

For safe-keeping and security, export the encryption key and store it in a 
safe, secure location so that you can import it back into the library if 
needed. To export the current encryption key:

1. Log in as a superuser, then select Security > Encryption. The 

Encryption User Login screen displays. 

2. Enter the encryption password, and then select OK. The Encryption 

Configuration screen displays.

3. Select Export Key. The Export Type screen displays.

Caution

Data cannot be recovered without the encryption key used to encrypt the data, so 
protecting encryption keys is extremely important to data decryption and recovery. 
To decrypt and restore encrypted data, you need the data, the encryption key, and 
the encryption key password used to protect the exported key and data.

Figure 74 Exporting an Encryption Key.