Failed to start encryption daemon

SUMMARY

Unable to add a new protected assets

 

ISSUE

When attempting to add a protected asset, the input field is grayed out and does not allow for typing.  Once navigating away, the following error appears in the UI.

Error:  Failed to start encryption daemon

Additionally, /usr/bp/logs.dir/cryptodaemon log will report the following.

[LOG0] cryptoDaemon.c:446: No hardware and no software; only 1 of 2 required threads


 

RESOLUTION


Configure Unitrends Backup with a minimum of 4 CPUs to enable the encryption feature. Additional resources may be recommended for full feature support. See "Sizing Your System" within Deployment Best Practices for Unitrends Backup for detailed recommendations.

 

CAUSE


Encryption requires a minimum of 4 CPUs and will not function with less than 4 CPUs.

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