Planning for full-disk encryption activation
Full-disk-encryption drives are standard on the storage system. These drives encrypt and decrypt at interface speeds, with no impact on performance.
Full disk encryption offerings must be activated before use, as part of the system installation and configuration. This installation and activation review is performed by the IBM® Systems Lab Services team. To submit a request or inquiry, see the Storage Services website, and click Contact us.
You are responsible for downloading or obtaining from IBM, and installing designated machine code (such as microcode, basic input/output system code [BIOS], utility programs, device drivers, and diagnostics that are delivered with an IBM system) and other software updates in a timely manner from the ibm.com website or from other electronic media, and following the instructions that IBM provides. You can request IBM to install machine code changes; however, you might be charged for that service.