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2 Encryption Center features Encryption Center features The Encryption Center dialog box (Figure 6) is the single launching point for all encryption-related configuration in the Management application. It also provides a table that shows the general status of all encryption-related hardware and functions at a glance. FIGURE 6 Encryption Center dialog box Beginning with Fabric OS version 6.4, the Encryption Center is dynamically updated to reflect the latest changes based on any of the following events: • Encryption group creation or deletion. • A change in encryption group status. • Addition or removal of an encryption group member. • Addition or removal of an encryption engine. • A change in encryption engine status. If you are using the Encryption Center for the first time, please read the following topics before you begin to perform encryption operations: • "Encryption user privileges" on page 15 describes the Role-based Access Control privileges that are specific to encryption. • "Smart card usage" on page 16 and the topics that follow describe the options available for the use of Smart Cards for user authentication, system access control, and storing backup copies of data encryption master keys. • "Network connections" on page 22 describes the network connections that must be in place to enable encryption. • "Configuring blade processor links" on page 22 describes the steps for interconnecting encryption switches or blades in an encryption group through a dedicated LAN. This must be done before their encryption engines are enabled. Security parameters and certificates cannot be exchanged if these links are not configured and active. • "Encryption node initialization and certificate generation" on page 23 lists the security parameters and certificates that are generated when an encryption node is initialized. • "Steps for connecting to an SKM appliance" on page 24 lists the supported key manager appliances, and lists topics that provide additional detail. 14 Fabric OS Encryption Administrator's Guide 53-1001864-01

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Fabric OS Encryption Administrator’s Guide
53-1001864-01
Encryption Center features
2
Encryption Center features
The
Encryption Center
dialog box (
Figure 6
) is the single launching point for all encryption-related
configuration in the Management application. It also provides a table that shows the general status
of all encryption-related hardware and functions at a glance.
FIGURE 6
Encryption Center dialog box
Beginning with Fabric OS version 6.4, the Encryption Center is dynamically updated to reflect the
latest changes based on any of the following events:
•
Encryption group creation or deletion.
•
A change in encryption group status.
•
Addition or removal of an encryption group member.
•
Addition or removal of an encryption engine.
•
A change in encryption engine status.
If you are using the Encryption Center for the first time, please read the following topics before you
begin to perform encryption operations:
•
“Encryption user privileges”
on page 15 describes the Role-based Access Control privileges
that are specific to encryption.
•
“Smart card usage”
on page 16 and the topics that follow describe the options available for the
use of Smart Cards for user authentication, system access control, and storing backup copies
of data encryption master keys.
•
“Network connections”
on page 22 describes the network connections that must be in place to
enable encryption.
•
“Configuring blade processor links”
on page 22 describes the steps for interconnecting
encryption switches or blades in an encryption group through a dedicated LAN. This must be
done before their encryption engines are enabled. Security parameters and certificates cannot
be exchanged if these links are not configured and active.
•
“Encryption node initialization and certificate generation”
on page 23 lists the security
parameters and certificates that are generated when an encryption node is initialized.
•
“Steps for connecting to an SKM appliance”
on page 24 lists the supported key manager
appliances, and lists topics that provide additional detail.