10.2.2 Changing Master Key
Perform the following steps to change the master key:
- On the Settings tab, select the Change Master Key check box. Click OK. Note: A message is displayed in the header while changing the master key, “Please record the Master Key. There is no way for recovering or displaying the Master Key once the value is set. Failure to provide the Master Key may result in encrypted data being inaccessible”.
- Enter the following details:
- New Master Key: Enter the new master key
- Re-Enter Master Key: Re-enter the new master key
- Master Key: Enter the previous master key
- Click OK.Note: When SED Encryption status is "Waiting on Controller Password", the Change Master Key check box is disabled until the controller password is supplied.