# Provisioning SME

When provisioning and configuring SME, do the following tasks:

• Create a SME interface for each of the MSM-18/4 modules that will be used for storage media encryption. For more information, refer to “Configuring the SME Interface Using the GUI”

• Follow the steps outlined in “Configuring SME Cluster Management Using the GUI” including cluster creation and tape backup group configuration procedures.

• Save the running configuration to startup configuration.

For more information, see the solution guide to SME which contains additional details and requirements for installing SME Disk in specific configurations.

The Secure Socket Layer (SSL) protocol secures the network communication and allows data to be encrypted before transmission and provides security. Many application servers and web servers support the use of keystores for SSL configuration. The use of SSL between the switches and KMC requires provisioning of Public Key Infrastructure.