This article covers the installation process for Dell Full Disk Encryption.
Click the appropriate client version for specific install switches. For more information, reference How to Identify the Dell Full Disk Encryption Version.
Dell Full Disk Encryption can be installed only in the CLI (command-line interface) through the usage of switches and parameters.
| Switch | Meaning |
|---|---|
/V |
Passes variables to the .msi inside the executable. The content must always be enclosed in plain-text quotes. |
/S |
Installs the .msi in Silent Mode. |
/L*V |
Logging verbose output. The content must always be enclosed in plain-text quotes. |
/Q |
No progress dialog. Restarts itself after process completion. |
/QB |
Progress dialog with Cancel button. Prompts for restart. |
/QB- |
Progress dialog with Cancel button. Restarts itself after process completion. |
/QB! |
Progress dialog without Cancel button. Prompts for restart. |
/QB!- |
Progress dialog without Cancel button. Restarts itself after process completion. |
/QN |
Runs the .msi with no user interface. |
| Parameter | Value | Required | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
CM_EDITION= |
1 |
Yes | Enables product for remote management. |
INSTALLDIR= |
See Example Below | No | (Optionally) change the installation directory. The path must start and end with \" if the specified directory includes a space. |
SERVERHOST= |
See Example Below | Yes | Fully qualified domain name (FQDN) or static IP of Dell Security Management Server. |
SERVERPORT= |
See Example Below | No | Specifies a nonstandard port for policy processing. Defaults to 8888 if not defined. |
SECURITYSERVERHOST= |
See Example Below | Yes | Fully qualified domain name (FQDN) or static IP of Dell Security Management Server that is used for authentication. |
SECURITYSERVERPORT= |
See Example Below | No | Specifies a nonstandard port for authentication. Defaults to 8443 if not specified. |
FEATURE= |
FDE |
Yes | Identifies the FDE feature to be installed. |
ENABLE_FDE_LM= |
1 |
No | Allows the installation of Full Disk Encryption on a computer with active Dell Encryption Enterprise. Only required if using both products. |
ARPSYSTEMCOMPONENT= |
0 |
No | Hides the application from Add and Remove Programs. |
ARPSYSTEMCOMPONENT= |
1 |
No | Shows the application in Add and Remove Programs. Defaults to this option if not defined. |
CLI Installation Examples:
EMAgent_64bit_setup.exe /s /v"CM_EDITION=1 SERVERHOST=FQDN.domain.com SECURITYSERVERHOST=FQDN.domain.com ARPSYSTEMCOMPONENT=0 FEATURE=FDE"
Example #1 contains:
EMAgent_64bit_setup.exeFQDN.domain.comFQDN.domain.com%TEMP%
EMAgent_64bit_setup.exe /v"CM_EDITION=1 SERVERHOST=FQDN.domain.com SECURITYSERVERHOST=FQDN.domain.com ENABLE_FDE_LM=1 FEATURE=FDE /l*v C:\Dell\FDEInstall.log "
Example #2 contains:
EMAgent_64bit_setup.exeFQDN.domain.comFQDN.domain.comC:\Dell\FDEInstall.logEMAgent_64bit_setup.exe /s /v"CM_EDITION=1 SERVERHOST=FQDN.domain.com SECURITYSERVERHOST=FQDN.domain.com SECURITYSERVERPORT=8443 ARPSYSTEMCOMPONENT=0 INSTALLDIR=C:\DellEncryption FEATURE=FDE /qn"
Example #3 contains:
EMAgent_64bit_setup.exeFQDN.domain.comFQDN.domain.comC:\DellEncryptionC:\Dell\FDEInstall.logEMAgent_64bit_setup.exe /s /v"CM_EDITION=1 SERVERHOST=FQDN.domain.com SERVERPORT=8888 SECURITYSERVERHOST=FQDN.domain.com SECURITYSERVERPORT=8443 ARPSYSTEMCOMPONENT=0 INSTALLDIR=C:\DellEncryption FEATURE=FDE /qn"
Example #4 contains:
EMAgent_64bit_setup.exeFQDN.domain.comFQDN.domain.comC:\DellEncryption%TEMP%
Dell Full Disk Encryption can be installed only in the CLI (command-line interface) through the usage of switches and parameters.
| Switch | Meaning |
|---|---|
/V |
Passes variables to the .msi inside the executable. The content must always be enclosed in plain-text quotes. |
/S |
Installs the .msi in Silent Mode. |
/L*V |
Logging verbose output. The content must always be enclosed in plain-text quotes. |
/Q |
No progress dialog. Restarts itself after process completion. |
/QB |
Progress dialog with Cancel button. Prompts for restart. |
/QB- |
Progress dialog with Cancel button. Restarts itself after process completion. |
/QB! |
Progress dialog without Cancel button. Prompts for restart. |
/QB!- |
Progress dialog without Cancel button. Restarts itself after process completion. |
/QN |
Runs the .msi with no user interface. |
| Parameter | Value | Required | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
CM_EDITION= |
1 |
Yes | Enables product for remote management. |
SERVERHOST= |
See Example Below | Yes | Fully qualified domain name (FQDN) or static IP of Dell Security Management Server. |
SERVERPORT= |
See Example Below | No | Specifies a nonstandard port for policy processing. Defaults to 8888 if not defined. |
SECURITYSERVERHOST= |
See Example Below | Yes | Fully qualified domain name (FQDN) or static IP of Dell Security Management Server that is used for authentication. |
SECURITYSERVERPORT= |
See Example Below | No | Specifies a nonstandard port for authentication. Defaults to 8443 if not specified. |
FEATURE= |
FDE |
Yes | Identifies the FDE feature to be installed. |
ENABLE_FDE_LM= |
1 |
No | Allows the installation of Full Disk Encryption on a computer with active Dell Encryption Enterprise. Only required if using both products. |
ARPSYSTEMCOMPONENT= |
0 |
No | Hides the application from Add and Remove Programs. |
ARPSYSTEMCOMPONENT= |
1 |
No | Shows the application in Add and Remove Programs. Defaults to this option if not defined. |
CLI Installation Examples:
EMAgent_64bit_setup.exe /s /v"CM_EDITION=1 SERVERHOST=FQDN.domain.com SECURITYSERVERHOST=FQDN.domain.com ARPSYSTEMCOMPONENT=0 FEATURE=FDE"
Example #1 contains:
EMAgent_64bit_setup.exeFQDN.domain.comFQDN.domain.com%TEMP%
EMAgent_64bit_setup.exe /v"CM_EDITION=1 SERVERHOST=FQDN.domain.com SECURITYSERVERHOST=FQDN.domain.com ENABLE_FDE_LM=1 FEATURE=FDE /l*v C:\Dell\FDEInstall.log "
Example #2 contains:
EMAgent_64bit_setup.exeFQDN.domain.comFQDN.domain.comC:\Dell\FDEInstall.logEMAgent_64bit_setup.exe /s /v"CM_EDITION=1 SERVERHOST=FQDN.domain.com SECURITYSERVERHOST=FQDN.domain.com SECURITYSERVERPORT=8443 ARPSYSTEMCOMPONENT=0 FEATURE=FDE /qn"
Example #3 contains:
EMAgent_64bit_setup.exeFQDN.domain.comFQDN.domain.comC:\Dell\FDEInstall.logEMAgent_64bit_setup.exe /s /v"CM_EDITION=1 SERVERHOST=FQDN.domain.com SERVERPORT=8888 SECURITYSERVERHOST=FQDN.domain.com SECURITYSERVERPORT=8443 ARPSYSTEMCOMPONENT=0 FEATURE=FDE /qn"
Example #4 contains:
EMAgent_64bit_setup.exeFQDN.domain.comFQDN.domain.com%TEMP%
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