The gatekeeper data encryption machine only supports FC links, does not support value-added features such as snapshots, cloning, remote, LUN migration, and does not support NAs protocol encryption.

Question

Options

• ATrue
• BFalse

• A
  76% (28)
• B
  24% (9)

Explanation

Option A is correct because the gatekeeper data encryption machine is specifically designed as a specialized hardware appliance that operates exclusively over FC (Fibre Channel) links, making it a narrowly scoped device for block-level encryption only. Its architecture intentionally excludes value-added storage features - snapshots, cloning, remote replication, and LUN migration - because these functions involve data transformations that would conflict with or complicate transparent encryption at the hardware layer. NAS protocol encryption (NFS/CIFS/SMB) is also unsupported because the gatekeeper operates at the block/FC level, not the file protocol level.

Option B (False) is incorrect because every limitation stated in the question accurately describes the gatekeeper's design constraints - none of them are fabricated or exaggerated.

Memory tip: Think of the gatekeeper as a "bouncer at the FC door" - it only lets FC traffic through, keeps things simple, and refuses extras like snapshots or NAS. If it's not FC block I/O, the gatekeeper won't touch it.

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