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Document Author:	LeSean Cambrelen-Hudson		Document ID:	FQ126431
Doc. Organization:	Techline Americas		Document Revised:	11/06/2009
Product(s) covered:	Power 6

FAQ: In IBM i 6 there is an option to enable encryption in the operating system. Does that offer the same functionality as hardware encryption?

Answer to this FAQ:

The new function in i V6R1 is software based encryption using BRMS. It is not the same as hardware encryption. Advantages: Use any time of tape drive Mix and match encryption on one cartridge Considerations: Significant increase in CPU utilization Significant Performance Degradation May take up to 3X as much media Certain system libraries can't be encrypted i5/OS Encrypted Backup Enablement - 5761-SS1 opt 44 is also required

Classification:	Hardware; Software	Category:	Planning and Design
Platform(s):	IBM Power Systems; IBM System i Family
O/S:	IBM i	Keywords:	IBM i, i 6, encryption, software, hardware, Power, Systems