12.5 Refresh SED Security Status

This section explains how to refresh the security status of all the self encrypting drives. It is required if the security status of a drive is modified outside of this application.

The SED security status can be refreshed at the following two levels:

  • On Controller
  • On Physical Device

Perform the following steps to refresh SED security at the controller level:

  1. In the Enterprise View, select a controller.
  2. On the ribbon, in the Physical Device group, click Set Properties.

    The Set Properties window opens.

  3. Select one of the following option from the Refresh SED Security Status drop-down menu:

    • All SEDs: This will refresh the SED security status for all the SED drive attached to the controller.
    • Locked SEDs Only: This will refresh the SED security status for all locked SED drive attached to the controller.
  4. Click OK.

    This will refresh the SED security status for selected SED drive attached to the controller. This option will be rendered only if the selected drive has SED capability.

Perform the following steps to refresh SED security at the physical device level:

  1. In the Enterprise View, select a controller, then select a physical drive on that controller.
  2. On the ribbon, in the Physical Device group, click Set Properties.

    The Set Properties window opens.

  3. Select Refresh SED Security Status option.

  4. Click OK.