No, the encryption mode will be “data” for NVMe SEDs by default. The mode cannot be changed to full as FIPS authentication keys cannot be assigned. Encryption mode shows “data”, that means data is pro...No, the encryption mode will be “data” for NVMe SEDs by default. The mode cannot be changed to full as FIPS authentication keys cannot be assigned. Encryption mode shows “data”, that means data is protected; drive is not in FIPS-compliance mode. Beginning with ONTAP 9.6, self-encrypting NVMe drives that have not undergone FIPS testing are supported on AFF A800, A320, and later systems. These drives, called SEDs, offer the same encryption capabilities as FIPS drives.
