Hello,
I have been out of the loop. I have some questions about the SED (Self-encrypting Drive) feature on these newer SSD's, for a home user.
1. If I am upgrading, say cloning a older SSD to newer SSD with SED, can I start using SED right away or would I have to do a fresh install of the OS first?
2. Is SED dependent on anything, such as a specific OS, Chipset, SATA controller etc?
3. My understanding is you enable the feature through the BIOS. I believe the motherboard sends the encryption key to the SSD. Now, what if the motherboard goes bad and I have to replace it? Am I then SOL?
4. Is there any 3rd party software I will need to manage SED?
Really appreciate any feedback. I tried googling around and could not find specific answers.
Thanks!
I have been out of the loop. I have some questions about the SED (Self-encrypting Drive) feature on these newer SSD's, for a home user.
1. If I am upgrading, say cloning a older SSD to newer SSD with SED, can I start using SED right away or would I have to do a fresh install of the OS first?
2. Is SED dependent on anything, such as a specific OS, Chipset, SATA controller etc?
3. My understanding is you enable the feature through the BIOS. I believe the motherboard sends the encryption key to the SSD. Now, what if the motherboard goes bad and I have to replace it? Am I then SOL?
4. Is there any 3rd party software I will need to manage SED?
Really appreciate any feedback. I tried googling around and could not find specific answers.
Thanks!