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Does Intel® Optane™ Memory Have Hardware Encryption?

Content Type: Product Information & Documentation   |   Article ID: 000087969   |   Last Reviewed: 03/11/2025

Environment

Operating System

Windows 11, 64-bit*, Windows® 10, 64-bit*
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 Intel® Optane™ memory is compatible with Microsoft's BitLocker* software-based encryption.

To properly enable this, follow the steps below:

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

Additional information

See the Encryption section in the Intel® Optane™ Memory Deployment and Management Guide for Enterprise IT available in Intel® Optane™ Memory Assets for Managed IT.