Importing Encryption Keys

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

NOTE: This function is available to users with Administrator-level privileges and only applies to SKM servers. Both SKM 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 SKM server and save it in a known location on your computer.
  3. From the Tools menu, select EKM 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 SKM server.

    In case of an incomplete import, the library displays a message and generates a RAS ticket instructing you to view the SKM Encryption Key Import Warning Log. For information about this log, and suggested solutions to various error messages, see the section about the SKM Encryption Key Import Warning Log in Viewing Library Logs.

See also: