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Transporting a coprocessor
This section provides guidelines to follow when it becomes necessary to travel with or ship an
IBM 4769-001 PCIe Cryptographic Coprocessor. This chapter addresses protecting the
coprocessor from physical damage. It also touches on some export and import considerations.
This chapter does not attempt to address issues with data security.
About this task
The guidelines provided below are meant to assist you in properly transporting your
coprocessor. Following these guidelines does not guarantee that your coprocessor or the data
that it contains will arrive unharmed. You are ultimately responsible for taking whatever
measures are necessary to adequately protect your coprocessor and its data. At a minimum,
the coprocessor must be maintained within the environmental specifications shown in Table 1
on page 12.
Note: There is no X-ray tamper sensor on the coprocessor.
Handling the coprocessor
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage the coprocessor and its components. Wear an ESD
wrist-strap while handling the coprocessor, or take the following precautions:
Procedure
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Limit your movements; this helps prevent static electricity from building up around you.
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Prevent others from touching the card or other components.
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Before removing the coprocessor from the ESD barrier bag, touch the bag to an
unpainted metal surface on your computer and hold it there for at least two seconds.
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Handle the coprocessor by its edges only. Do not touch exposed circuitry and
components.
Traveling with a coprocessor
Whenever traveling with a coprocessor, keep it in the ESD barrier bag that the coprocessor was
shipped in, or a bag with similar properties. Ensure that the bag has not been damaged and is in
good condition.
Procedure
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Use enough cushioning and packing materials as deemed necessary to protect the
coprocessor. Consider these forces, expected or otherwise:
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Vibration
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A hard knock or blow
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A crushing load
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Bending or flexing
o
A piercing object
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If the coprocessor could be subject to extreme hot or cold temperatures, such as when it
is in the cargo hold of an airplane or left in a parked vehicle, it is recommended that it be
packed as if you were shipping a coprocessor. See "Shipping a coprocessor" on page
20.
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