Importing Encryption Keys

Each QKM server provides a unique encryption key for each tape cartridge that is encrypted. In order to read tapes encrypted by a different (i.e., source) QKM server, you need to import the encryption keys used to encrypt those tapes onto your QKM server.

You may also use this function to import a backup of your own QKM server encryption keys in case of a catastrophic QKM server failure.

NOTE: This function is available to users with Administrator-level privileges and only applies to QKM servers. Both QKM servers must be connected and operational in order to import encryption keys.

To import encryption keys:

  1. Before starting this process, read and follow the sequence of steps outlined in Sharing Encrypted Tape Cartridges.
  2. Receive the file of encryption keys from the source QKM server and save it in a known location on your computer.
  3. From the Tools menu, select QKM Management > Encryption Key > Import.

  4. Click Browse to locate the saved file of encryption keys.
  5. Click Open.
  6. Click Apply to import the keys onto your QKM server.

    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:

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