HP StoreEver MSL Tape Libraries - Manual (Page 23)

Figure 13 Key Management area
8. Optional: Enable and configure automatic key generation. When automatic key generation
is enabled, the library will automatically request the key server token to generate a new key
periodically, according the policy you configure.
a.
Expand the Key Management section.
b. Set the policy for the new key generation frequency, and the date and time this will occur.
Be aware that when new keys are created automatically they are not backed up until you
do so manually. To avoid only having one copy of the new key, set the automatic key
generation policy for a time when you can back up the new key before tapes are written
using the new key.
c. Click Submit to apply your selections.
NOTE: A key is not generated when the library time is advanced past a time when a new
key would have been generated. If you advance the library time, check the automatic key
generation policy to see whether a new key is needed, and if so, manually generate it.
One new key is generated if the library is off at a time when a new key would have been
automatically generated. To prevent a new key from being generated in this case, disable
automatic key generation before powering off the library.
NOTE: Automatic key generation will not occur if media is loaded in any drive. When using
automatic key generation, ensure that media is unloaded from the drives when keys are
generated.
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