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How to Revert Opal* Encryption in an Intel® Optane™ SSD Using the Intel® Memory and Storage Tool (Intel® MAS) CLI

Content Type: Troubleshooting   |   Article ID: 000037389   |   Last Reviewed: 02/26/2025

Environment

Intel® Memory and Storage Tool

Description

Drive is Opal*-encrypted and there is no way to access the data.

Resolution

Note

Follow these steps to revert the Opal encryption in your Intel® Optane™ SSD:

  1. Download the Intel® Memory and Storage Tool (CLI).
  2. Connect your Intel® Optane™ SSD directly to your motherboard.
  3. Start the Intel® Memory and Storage Tool and run the command: intelmas start -intelssd <drive_index> -psidrevert <PSID>
    • <drive_index> corresponds to the index assigned to your drive. You can easily identify your drive by running the command: intelmas show -intelssd
    • <PSID> corresponds to the PSID (Physical Security ID) printed on the drive's label.
  4. After the process is complete, the drive will be reverted to its factory settings, previous password will be deleted and all data will be erased.

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