Dell PowerEdge RAID Controller 12 User’s Guide PERC H965i Adapter, PERC H965i Front, PERC H965i MX, and PERC H965e Adapter

Create a security key

1. Enter the Dell PERC 12 Configuration Utility. See Enter the PERC 12 HII Configuration Utility.
2. Click Main Menu > Controller Management > Advanced Controller Management > Enable Security.
3. Select the Security Key Management mode as as the local key management type.
4. Click Ok.
5. In the Security Key Identifier box, enter an identifier for your security key.
   NOTE:The Security Key Identifier is a clear-text label that enables you to associate the correct security key with the controller.
6. If you want to use the security key generated by the controller, click Suggest Security Key.
   Assigns a security key suggested by the controller automatically.
7. In the Security Key box, enter the security key.
   NOTE:Security key is case-sensitive. You must enter a minimum of 8 or a maximum of 32 characters. Ensure that the characters contain at least one number, one lower case letter, one upper case letter, and one non-alphanumeric character.
8. In the Confirm box, re-enter the security key.
   NOTE:If the security key entered in the Security Key and Confirm boxes do not match, then you are prompted with a message to reenter the security key.
9. Select the I Recorded the Security Settings for Future Reference check box.
10. Click Enable Security.
    The Security Key is created successfully.