Enabling drive security on HPE StoreEasy 1860 storage

About this task

HPE StoreEasy 1860 Storage model uses MR416i-a / MR416i-p storage controller. To enable drive security, you must use HPE MegaRAID Storage Administrator (MRSA) GUI:

Procedure

  1. Open MR Storage Administrator, select MR controller from Select Controller drop-down list.
  2. In the Controller Actions, click More Actions > Enable Drive Security.
  3. Select Local Key Management for the Choose the security key management mode.
    1. Set the Security Key.
      IMPORTANT: HPE highly recommends saving the security key outside your system, as failing to recall it, you may incur a data loss.
    2. Check Confirm and Click Enable Security.