Dell PowerEdge RAID Controller H700 User Manual

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Security Key and RAID Management

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NOTE:

There is no passphrase backup option when you create a security key; you

need to remember your passphrase.

1 During the host system boot up, press <Ctrl><R> when the BIOS

screen is displayed.
The

Virtual Disk Management screen is displayed.

If there is more than one controller, the main menu screen is displayed.

2 Select a controller, and press <Enter>.

The

Virtual Disk Management screen is displayed for the selected

controller.

3 Use the arrow keys to highlight Security Key Management.
4 Press <F2> to display the actions you can perform.
5 Select Create Key and press <Enter>.

The

Create Security Key screen is displayed. The cursor is at the Security

Key Identifier.

6 Enter an identifier for your security key.

NOTE:

The Security Key Identifier is a user-supplied clear text label used to

associate the correct security key with the controller.

7 Press <Tab> to enter a passphrase.
8 Press <Tab> and select OK to accept the settings and to exit the window.

Select

Cancel to exit if you do not want to create a security key on the

controller.

CAUTION:

If you lose or forget your passphrase, the data in your virtual disk is

inaccessible.

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