HP 8/40 Fabric OS Encryption Administrator's Guide v6.4.0 (53-1001864-01, June - Page 83
Saving a master key to a smart card set, Con gt; Encryption, Encryption Center, Properties
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Master keys 2 Saving a master key to a smart card set A card reader must be attached to the SAN Management application PC to complete this procedure. Recovery cards can only be written once to back up a single master key. Each master key backup operation requires a new set of previously unused smart cards. NOTE Windows operating systems do not require smart card drivers to be installed separately; the driver is bundled with the operating system. You must install a smart card driver for Linux and Solaris operating systems, however. For instructions, see the Data Center Fabric Manager Administrator's Guide. The key is divided between the cards in the card set. When the master key is backed up to a set of three cards, a minimum of two cards can be used together to restore the master key. When the master key is backed up to a set of five cards, a minimum of three cards can be used together to restore the master key. Backing up the master key to multiple recovery cards is the recommended and most secure option. NOTE When you write the key to the card set, be sure you write the full set without canceling. If you cancel, all the previously written cards become unusable, and you will need to discard them and create a new set. 1. Select Configure > Encryption from the menu bar. The Encryption Center dialog box displays. 2. Select an encryption group from the tree, and click Properties. 3. Select the Security tab. 4. Select Backup Master Key as the Master Key Action. The Backup Master Key for Encryption Group dialog box displays. Fabric OS Encryption Administrator's Guide 65 53-1001864-01