Data encryption using a key and moniker for mobile storage media adapted for library storage

A data storage library method comprising:

• receiving a first data package from a client;
• receiving a second data package from said client;
• encrypting the first data package via a combination bridge controller device;
• encrypting the second data package via the combination bridge controller device;
• directing the encrypted first data package to one of a plurality of drives comprised by the library;
• directing the encrypted second data package to one of a plurality of drives;
• storing the encrypted first data package, a first message authentication code that is generated from the first data package, and a first moniker on a mobile storage medium when cooperating with the one of a plurality of drives;
• storing the encrypted second data package, a second message authentication code that is generated from the second data package, and a second moniker on either the mobile storage medium or a second mobile storage medium when cooperating with the one of a plurality of drives;
• decrypting the first encrypted data package when used in combination with a first key that is associated with the first moniker and guaranteeing that the decrypting step successfully is accomplished with the first message authentication code
• decrypting the second encrypted data package when used in combination with a second key that is associated with the second moniker and guaranteeing that the decrypting step is successfully accomplished with the second message authentication code.

A data storage library comprising:

• a plurality of drives;
• a combination bridge controller device capable of converting a first data package received from a client in a first communications protocol to a second communications protocol for use with the library;
• an encryption engine adapted to encrypt the first data package after the conversion;
• one of the plurality of drives adapted to store the encrypted first data package, an associated first moniker and a first message authentication code on a cooperating mobile storage medium wherein the encrypted first data package is capable of being decrypted by a first key associated with the first moniker and wherein authentication of the first message authentication code is adapted to indicate successful decryption of the first data package;
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• the encryption engine adapted to encrypt a second data package after being converted to the second communications protocol and store the encrypted second data package, a associated second moniker and a second message authentication code on a second cooperating mobile storage medium wherein the encrypted second data package is capable of being decrypted by a second key associated with the second moniker and wherein authentication of the second message authentication code is adapted to indicate successful decryption of the second data package.