HP 8/8 Fabric OS Encryption Administrator's Guide v6.4.0 (53-1001864-01, June - Page 107

Encryption-related acronyms in log messages 2 Choices include Clear Text, DF-Compatible Encryption, and Native Encryption. DF-Compatible Encryption is valid only when LKM is the key vault. The Key Lifespan (days) field is editable only if the tape pool is encrypted. If Clear Text is selected as the encryption mode, the key lifespan is disabled. NOTE You cannot change the encryption mode after the tape pool I/O begins. DF-compatible encryption requires a DF-compatible encryption license to be present on the switch. If the license is not present, a warning message displays. 7. Enter the number of days that you want to use a key before obtaining a new key, if you want to enforce a key lifespan. The default is Infinite (a blank field or a value of 0). NOTE The key lifespan interval represents the key expiry timeout period for tapes or tape pools. You can only enter the Key Lifespan field if the tape pool is encrypted. If Clear Text is selected as the encryption mode, the Key Lifespan field is disabled. 8. Click OK. Encryption-related acronyms in log messages Fabric OS log messages related to encryption components and features may have acronyms embedded that require interpretation. Table 3 lists some of those acronyms. TABLE 3 Encryption acronyms Acronym Name EE Encryption Engine EG Encryption Group HAC High Availability Cluster Fabric OS Encryption Administrator's Guide 89 53-1001864-01