You can validate the security key to make sure it has
not been corrupted and to verify that you have a correct pass phrase.
Before
you begin
A security key has been created.
About
this task
This task describes how to validate the security
key you previously created. This is an important step to make sure
the key file is not corrupted and the pass phrase is correct, which
ensures that you can later access drive data if you move a secure-enabled
drive from one storage array to another.
- Select .
- Under Security key management , select Validate
Key .
The Validate Security Key dialog
box opens.
- Click Browse , and then select the key file (for example,
drivesecurity.slk ).
- Enter the pass
phrase associated with the key you selected.
When you select a valid key file and pass phrase, the
Validate button becomes available.
- Click Validate .
The results of the validation are displayed in the dialog
box.
- If the results
show "The security key validated successfully," click Close . If an error message appears, follow the suggested
instructions displayed in the dialog box.