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Can I instantaneously delete an NVE volume encryption key without deleting the volume?

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ONTAP 9

Answer

  • The volume encryption key is deleted with the volume until the volume's retention period expires.
  • The retention period is a standard ONTAP volume feature.
  • Until the retention period expires, the data remains encrypted on disk.

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