MegaRAID Storage Manager Online Help System

Using the MegaRAID Advanced Software > LSI SafeStore Encryption Services > Importing Foreign Drives

Importing Foreign Drives

You can import foreign drives in the LKM or EKM mode. Based on the mode selected and the secured drives, the following scenarios occur.

Perform the following steps to configure the Scan Foreign Configuration wizard.

  1. Select the Physical View tab in the left panel of the MegaRAID Storage Manager main menu window, and click a controller icon.
  2. Choose any one of the following options to enable the Scan Foreign Configuration wizard.
    • Right-click the controller node in the device tree in the left frame of the MegaRAID Storage Manager main menu screen, and select Scan Foreign Configuration.
    • Select Go To -> Controller -> Scan Foreign Configuration in the menu bar.
    • If a foreign configuration is detected, the Foreign Configuration Detected screen appears. If you choose Import and click OK, the Unlock Foreign drives wizard appears.
Importing Foreign Drives to LKM

When a virtual drive is secured with EKM mode, and if you change the security settings from EKM mode to LKM mode, and want to import those foreign configured virtual drives, the following dialog appears.

Figure 139 Importing Foreign Drives- EKM to LKM

Importing Foreign Drives to EKM

When a virtual drive is secured with the LKM mode and is in Foreign state, if you want to switch from LKM to EKM and then import the foreign configuration, you need to provide the LKM key for each virtual drive.

Figure 140 Unlock Foreign Drives

After you enter the security key in the Security key field, the system tries to unlock each of the locked foreign drives using the security key. If at least one drive is unlocked, then the Import preview screen is displayed. If no drives are unlocked, the Incorrect security Key dialog is displayed.


DB09-000202-05  37857-02  Rev. F  May 2011
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