Which statement best describes self-encrypting drive (SED) technology?

Which statement best describes self-encrypting drive (SED) technology?

A.
SEDs can support hardware-based encryption, software-based encryption, and a combination of
the two configured using HP ProtectTools.

B.
The hardware-based encryption in a SED uses a 256-bit Advanced Encryption Standard algorithm
that surpasses the Trusted Computing Group’s OPAL Security standard.

C.
SEDs that use hardware-based encryption encrypt all files on the disk other than operating system
files.

D.
SEDs can support hardware-based encryption or software-based encryption configured using HP
ProtectTools.

Explanation:

Reference:
http://h20331.www2.hp.com/Hpsub/downloads/Self_encrypting_drives_whitepaper011613.pdf
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