System for an encryption key path diagnostic

Details System for an encryption key path diagnostic System for an encryption key path diagnostic

2011-01-11

2011-01-11

Song, Hosuk (Department: 2435)

Cryptography

Key management

C713S193000, C726S002000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07869604

ABSTRACT:
A system is provided to perform a key path diagnostic that aids in isolating an error within the encryption storage system. The system includes at least one drive, a key proxy, a key server, a key manager, and a processor. The processor performs a first communication test on a path between the key proxy and the drive. The first communication test verifies that the path between the drive and the key proxy is operational. The processor performs a second communication test on a path between the key proxy and the key server. The second communication test verifies that the path between the key proxy and the key server is operational. In addition, processor sends a command to the key manager to attempt communication with the key manager. The communication attempt verifies the installation and configuration parameters related to the key manager.

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