StorCase Technology DE110 - Manual (Page 16)

Introduction 9
Encrypted DE110 User's Guide - Rev. A01 StorCase Technology, Inc.
Electronic Security Key
WARNING: DO NOT lose your electronic security keys! StorCase does not provide du-
plicate keys, and assumes no responsibility for lost data resulting from lost or
stolen keys.
CAUTION: DO NOT insert the electronic security key into your computer's FireWire port!
Doing so can result in damage to the key! StorCase does not provide duplicate
keys, and assumes no responsibility for lost data resulting from damaged keys.
NOTES: Each set of electronic security keys is unique to its dedicated DE110 carrier/
encrypted drive. Key sets are not interchangeable with other DE110 carrier/
encrypted drives.
Electronic security key must be inserted before powering ON the host system
(when in Encryption/Decryption mode). Security key is not required when opera-
ting in Bypass mode.
For maximum data security, power OFF system and remove electronic security
key whenever you are away from the system! Drive can still be accessed with
security key removed while system power is ON.
Once the drive carrier is installed into the receiving frame, the electronic security key (provided)
is required to authenticate cryptographic operation. Simply insert the key into the key slot
(Figure 5) before powering ON the host system.
For maximum data security, power OFF system and remove electronic security key whenever
you are away from the system! Drive can still be accessed with security key removed while
system power is ON.
Security key is not required when operating in Bypass mode. Security key can be safely stored
in slot located on the drive carrier cover for easy access. Refer to section "Drive Cover Key
Slot" for further information.
Security
Key
Figure 5: Inserting the Electronic Security Key