Re: Data Encryption on Netapp Storage

tfaraj · ‎2016-06-16

Hi,

I have got a FAS2552 Storage cluster mode, I need to know if the data on disk is encrypted by default.

If I enable dedupliction or compression does this operation encrypt the data as well ?

Thanks ,

Tarek

Sahana · ‎2016-06-16

Hi,

You can check teh encryption status using storage encryption disk show

Using deduplication and compression will not encrypt data.

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rymcc86 · ‎2016-06-17

Hello,

You may also find this guide on Storage Encryption handy, there are a number of criteria to consider prior to enabling Disk Encryption including the compatibility of your ONTAP OS.

https://library.netapp.com/ecmdocs/ECMP1368696/html/GUID-02382557-47A9-4D9C-8D1B-3DA2E537B998.html

Deduplication and Compression help to minimise disk utilisation rather than security.

All the best,

Ryan