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Jan 24, 2025 - 09:01 PM
To enable drive encryption on the Lenovo ThinkSystem 7450 MAX Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSDs, you need to use self-encrypting drives (SEDs) and a compatible key management solution. SEDs provide on-the-fly encryption at the drive level with no performance impact. Here are the steps to enable drive encryption:
1. Ensure that you have the appropriate SEDs installed in your system. The part numbers for the SEDs compatible with the 7450 MAX SSDs are listed in the user guide.
2. Install a key management solution, such as IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager (SKLM), that supports SEDs. This solution will provide centralized key management for your SEDs.
3. Configure the SEDs to work with the key management solution. This process may vary depending on the specific key management solution you are using. Refer to the documentation provided with your key management solution for detailed instructions.
4. Once the SEDs are configured to work with the key management solution, the encryption will be automatically applied to the data on the drives. Any data written to the drives will be encrypted on-the-fly, and any data read from the drives will be decrypted automatically.
By enabling drive encryption, you can ensure that the data on the SSDs is secure and protected, even if the drives are lost or stolen. Additionally, drive encryption helps you comply with privacy regulations and provides peace of mind when it comes to data security.
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