The Web client allows you to configure library access to a primary and optional secondary Dell Encryption Key Manager (EKM) server. For an overview of library managed encryption, see About Library Managed Encryption.
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NOTE: If you plan to use different EKM servers for different partitions, you must also fill in the overrides section of the Setup - Partition Encryption screen (Setup > Encryption > Partition Configuration). |
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NOTE: This operation should not be performed concurrently by multiple administrative users logged in from different locations. You can access the appropriate screens, but you cannot apply changes while another administrative user is performing the same operation. |
Users with administrative privileges can configure EKM system settings, but users with user privileges cannot.
The currently configured settings are listed under EKM Server Settings.
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NOTE: Keys are always encrypted before being sent from the EKM server to a drive, whether SSL is enabled or not. Enabling SSL provides additional security. |
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NOTE: Only IPv4 and IPv6 addresses are supported on this screen. |
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NOTE: Port number 3801 is the default for non-SSL communication between the library and the EKM servers. If you enabled SSL (see above) you must change this port number to the same SSL port number that is configured on the EKM server. The default SSL port number is 443. |
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NOTE: Port number 3801 is the default for non-SSL communication between the library and the EKM servers. If you enabled SSL for EKM Servers (see above) you must change this port number to the same SSL port number that is configured on the EKM server. The default SSL port number is 443. |
The Progress Window appears. The Progress Window contains information on the action, elapsed time, and status of the requested operation. Do one of the following:
For instructions on how to save the library configuration, see Saving the Configuration.
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