Switch Encryption On and Off

Turn encryption on and off if the drive is in an environment that uses both encrypted and non-encrypted data.

To turn encryption off:

1. Use the Virtual Operator Panel and connect to the desired tape drive.
2. Select: Drive Operations > Reset Drive.
3. Reply "Yes" to the Are You Sure? dialog box.

   The drive must be in the RESET state to turn encryption off.

4. Click Yes to Turn encryption off.
5. Click Commit. The tape drive will reboot and be non-encrypting.

To turn encryption back on, use the Configuration menu.