Lock the SED drives using authentication key

Netezza Performance Server for Cloud Pak for Data System

Note: This feature is not supported if you have Netezza Performance Server 11.2.2.X and later installed on Cloud Pak for Data System 2.X.

Procedure

  1. Log in to the container as root user.
  2. Run the nzkey create command. 
    /nz/kit/bin/adm/nzkey create -spukey -file <authentication key> -backupDir <backup dir path>
    Example:
    [root@ipshost /]# /nz/kit/bin/adm/nzkey create -spukey -file /nz/var/keystore/spukey -backupDir /nz/var/keystore_backup
Keystore archive /nz/var/keystore_backup/keydb_20200325024743.tar.gz written
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 AEK Summary
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Result: Key operation completed successfully.
-> You can run 'nzsystem resume' to resume the system state.
  3. Log out of the root account and log back in as the nz user.
    Note: It is advised to store the backup of AEK key outside of the container. It will help to unlock the drives in case of emergency.

Results

The SPU SED drives are now locked.