Exporting Volume Groups Using Advanced Mode

Detailed Steps

To export a volume group from a deactivated cluster (Advanced security mode), follow these steps:

1. Select Volume Groups (in a deactivated cluster) to display the volume groups in the cluster. Select a volume group and click Export.

2. Insert one of the five smart cards into the smart card reader. Click Next.

3. Enter the smart card Label and PIN. Click Next.

The keyshare is retrieved.

4. Insert the next smart card into the smart card reader. Click Next.

Note Repeat this step for each smart card that is required to unlock the master key. The number of required smart cards depends on the quorum number selected during the cluster creation, for example, two of five smart cards.

5. Enter the smart card Label and PIN. Click Next.

6. Enter the volume group file password. Confirm the password and click Next.

7. Click Download to begin downloading the volume group.

8. You will be asked if you want to open or save the file. Click Save to save the .dat file.