Understanding Block SID- Block SID (Security ID) is a security feature in self-encrypting drives (SEDs) that comply with Opal standards. It restricts certain operations when the drive is locked to enhance security.
Solution- Disable Block SID in the BIOS: To set up such drives using Opal Lock, you'll need to disable the Block SID feature in the BIOS settings. This option is typically found under the Security or Advanced Settings section of the BIOS.
Once Block SID is disabled, retry the operation with Opal Lock. With Block SID turned off, Opal Lock should be able to perform the desired operation on Drive without encountering compatibility issues.
Note- It's important to note that the Block SID feature status will revert to its original value upon system reboot. This means that if you disable Block SID in the BIOS settings to perform the desired operation with Opal Lock, the feature will be re-enabled automatically when the system restarts.
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