SED status
To view the encryption status of a SED, go to and click an installed SED.
SED Status |
Description |
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Uninitialized |
The SED is uninitialized. Drive encryption is deactivated. |
Unlocked |
The SED is initialized and unlocked. Drive encryption is activated. Data on the SED is encrypted and accessible. |
Locked |
The SED is initialized and locked. Drive encryption is activated. Data on the SED is encrypted and inaccessible. |
Blocked |
The SED is blocked for security reasons. The drive cannot be initialized. Note:
To unblock the SED, reinsert the disk or erase the disk using SED Erase. For details, see Erasing a disk using SED Erase. |