MegaRAID SafeStore encryption services offer instant secure erase and local key management for self-encrypting drives. This technology represents a significant step forward in securing data on a disk drive from any unauthorized access or modification resulting from theft, loss, or repurposing of drives. Instant secure erase permanently removes data when repurposing or decommissioning self-encrypting drives. SafeStore local key management provides the necessary management and protection of self-encrypting drives using a simple passphrase, security key identifier, and security key file that can be set and applied to all self-encrypting drives assigned to a ServeRAID adapter. This feature removes the complexity of managing each self-encrypting drive’s unique encryption key, essentially relieving the administrator of most daily tasks of securing data. SafeStore is part of any RAID 5 upgrade that is available: 81Y4544, 81Y4484, 81Y4487, 81Y4559, or 47C8670.