Article ID: 000087969 Content Type: Product Information & Documentation Last Reviewed: 04/26/2022

Does Intel® Optane™ Memory Have Hardware Encryption?

Environment

Windows® 10, 64-bit*

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Summary

Information about whole disk encryption compatibility for Intel® Optane™ memory

Description

Unable to find details about hardware or software encryption support for the Intel Optane memory series.

Resolution

There is no support for hardware encryption, but it is compatible with Microsoft's BitLocker* software-based encryption.

To properly enable this, the follow the steps below:

  1. Install the operating system image.
  2. Enable encryption.
  3. Enable Intel® Optane™ memory acceleration.