Adding Encryption URLs to Catalogic vStor

Setting the encryption URL option in Catalogic vStor enables the auto-unlock functionality for encrypted volumes. This option stores the volume’s encryption password at a defined location, facilitating automatic unlocking instead of manual password entry.

Prerequisites for adding encryption URLs to Catalogic vStor

Tip. Consider using the Catalogic DPX Master Server in your environment as the volume password storage location.

• Ensure the vStor server is initialized with at least one online storage pool.

• Choose a secure server with SSH for storing volume passwords.

• Obtain the hostname, username, password, and port for the encryption URL.

• The encryption URL must be set prior to creating a volume to utilize the auto-unlock functionality.

Procedure

1. Access the vStor Management Interface at https://<vStor_hostname_or_IP>:8900.

2. Log in as admin.

3. In System > Preferences, click Edit.

4. In the encryptionURL field, enter the SSH server that will store the auto-unlock credentials for encrypted volumes. The URL should be in the following format:

   ssh://<username>:<password>@<host>:<port>/path/to/passwords/

5. Click Save to apply the changes.

Note. If you plan to use the Catalogic DPX Master Server as the encryption URL host, ensure that the directory for passwords exists.

Ensure encrypted volumes are created, and the selected auto-unlock feature automatically decrypts the volume upon server reboot or pool activation.