9.4 Converting Plaintext Data to Encrypted Data

Use this operation to convert plaintext data to encrypted data. You can convert an unencrypted logical drive or all unencrypted logical drives on an array. Additionally, you can choose to preserve or discard the existing data during conversion.

To convert plaintext data:

  1. In the Enterprise View, select a controller, then select a plaintext (unencrypted) logical drive or an array.
  2. On the ribbon, in the Logical Device group or Array group, click Set Properties.

    When Set Properties window opens, click the maxCrypto tab.

    Note: The User Role and Password fields are enabled only when you are not logged in to maxCrypto.
  3. Click the Convert Plaintext Data to Encrypted Data check box.
  4. To preserve the data during conversion, click the Preserve Existing Data check box. Leave it un-checked to discard the data.
    Note: When you convert a plaintext volume to an encrypted volume without preserving existing data, the old plaintext data remains on disk and is still available if the logical device is deleted.
  5. Click OK.