HP StorageWorks XP24000 and XP20000 Disk Array Encryption

HP is pleased to introduce disk encryption for the HP StorageWorks XP24000 and HP StorageWorks XP20000 Disk Arrays. This white paper describes the encryption feature including the background of what the challenge is that the product addresses, what the feature consists of and how it is ordered. While XP disks are in normal operation, they are typically in physically secure data center environments. When XP disk drives fail they are replaced by HP with good drives. The failed drives are taken by HP service personnel, tested and either destroyed or repaired and refurbished and returned to use in the HP XP customer base.