D-XTR-DS-A-24 practice question 6 of 15

XtremlO encrypts data that is stored on which drive?

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Answer options

A: Storage Controller and DAE

B: Storage Controller only

C: Physical XMS, Storage Controller, and DAE

D: DAE only Correct answer

Correct Answer:

D. DAE only

Explanation

The Dell EMC XtremIO X2 Storage Array uses Data at Rest Encryption (D@RE) to encrypt data. This encryption occurs on the Self Encrypting Drives (SEDs) within the Data Availability Enclosures (DAE). The DAEs house the physical drives where the actual data is stored and encrypted1.
Reference: Introduction to Dell EMC XtremIO X2 Storage Array document2. Dell EMC™ XtremIO v6.3 document1.

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