Using Select Key

You can perform data preparation by using the Select Key button. This operation converts clear data on a disk to encrypted data by using an existing disk key.

Detailed Steps

To perform data preparation on a clear disk using an existing key option, follow these steps:

1. Select the disk and click Manage Disk Encryption.

a. In the Manage Disk Encryption: Settings screen, click Change disk encryption status.

b. The Current Status will be Clear. Select the required action Encrypt from the Action drop-down list.

c. For data preparation, ensure that the Prepare Data check box is checked.

d. Click Select Key and select a key from the drop-down list.

e. Click Next.

2. Click Confirm in the next screen.

The percentage of the disk preparation is displayed. Wait until the status shows 100%.

When the data preparation is completed successfully, the disk status turns to Crypto.