SyncIQ encryption was introduced in OneFS 8.2. For more information about SyncIQ encryption, see SyncIQ encryption. Configuring SyncIQ encryption with self-signed certificates is only suggested for specific environments that may not have access to a Certificate Authority. Utilizing a Certificate Authority for configuring SyncIQ encryption is the best practice, as explained in Configuring SyncIQ encryption.
To configure SyncIQ encryption utilizing self-signed certificates, perform the procedures in the following sections.