Data Encryption on Netapp Storage

[tfaraj]

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]

Hi,

You can check teh encryption status using storage encryption disk show

Using deduplication and compression will not encrypt data.

[rymcc86]

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