Configure EKM settings

  1. Log into the array UI and go to Settings > System.

  2. On the Encryption panel, check the encryption status. The status must be LKM Enabled or EKM Enabled. (Local Key Manager/External Key Manager.

  3. In the Encryption section, choose the 3 dots (…) on the far right side and click Set EKM Servers.

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System screen

  1. Enter the EKM server IP address(es) or FQDN(s), port information, user name, KMIP versions, and password.

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Set EKM Server screen

  1. Click the acknowledgement checkbox and click Save.

  2. This will return you to the system window. Click the same 3 buttons to the right of the Encryption section and click Check EKM Servers.

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EKM server validated