Creating an Encrypted Filesystem or LUN (BUI)

Shares (filesystems and LUNs) can be encrypted individually or they can be encrypted at the project level because shares inherit project properties. If the project is encrypted, a filesystem or LUN created within it is also encrypted. To create an individual encrypted filesystem or LUN within an unencrypted project, use the following procedure.

Before You Begin

To use encryption, you must first configure a keystore and keys; see Data Encryption.

1. Go to Shares > Shares.
2. Select Filesystems or LUNs.
3. Click the add icon .
4. Complete the fields in the Create Filesystem or Create LUN dialog box.

   • For a filesystem, select a project and enter a name.

   • For a LUN, select a project, enter a name and specify the volume size.

   • For Encryption, select On.

   A name must consist of 1 to 64 characters, but not include spaces or begin with a period. Allowable characters are: alphanumeric and special characters _ - . :

5. Click APPLY.

Related Topics

• Encryption Properties

• Managing Encryption Keys

• Changing a Share Encryption Key (BUI)