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title: "Self-Encrypting Drive"
slug: "self-encrypting-drive-1"
updated: 2023-03-06T19:31:00Z
published: 2023-03-06T19:31:00Z
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# Self-Encrypting Drive

Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) refers to SSDs with built-in full-disk encryption. The SED feature provides data privacy security against SSD theft. The customer can enable SSD data encryption, based on an authentication password. The Pre-Boot Authenticator is stored in SSD’s Controller MBA and unlocks the drive during the boot process.

### Minimum BIOS Versions

- NSR-COMP-EXPN (10518T00)
- NSR (10518T00)
- GSR (10617T00)
- LSR (10730T00)
- BSR (10813T00)

### Device Conditions

- System’s Boot Mode must be UEFI.
- Self-Encrypting Drive Pre-Boot Authenticator must be installed.
- After feature is enabled, a **power cycle** is required to activate.
- Lock Password is required to disable this feature.

### Security Adjustments to System

- PxE Boot is disabled.
- Boot Order is set to SSD Only.
- When Password-and Protected Boot is enabled, use of Rescue Mode requires authentication.
- Secure Boot is strongly recommended.