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Humidity in storage: 5% to 80% RH
Operation (ambient in system)
Temperature while operating: +10 degrees C (+50 degrees F) to +40 degrees C (+104 degrees
F)
Humidity while operating: 8% to 80% RH
Altitude while operating: maximum 7000 feet, equivalent to 768 mbar
Handling requirements
Each PCI-X Cryptographic Coprocessor is shipped from the factory with a certified device key.
This electronic key, which is stored in the battery-powered and protected memory of the adapter,
digitally signs status messages to confirm that the PCI Cryptographic Coprocessor is genuine and
that no tampering has occurred.
If any of the secure module's tamper sensors are triggered by tampering or by accident, the PCI-X
Cryptographic Coprocessor erases all data in the protected memory, including the certified device
key. Incorrect removal of the batteries triggers the tamper sensors and deletes the certified device
keys. The PCI Cryptographic Coprocessor cannot operate without the certified device keys. To
protect the keys, follow the guidelines given in the documentation provided with the coprocessor.
Attention: The batteries keep the coprocessor powered on even when it is not installed in a
system. When handling, installing, or removing the adapter, ensure that the adapter circuits do
not come in contact with any conductive surface or tools. Doing so can render the adapter
permanently inoperable.
Do not remove the batteries from the adapter. Data in the protected memory is lost when battery
power is removed. For information about replacing the batteries, see "Replacing the batteries" on
page 170.
Attention: While installing the coprocessor, observe the following precautions:
v The coprocessor is always powered by the batteries, even when it is not installed in the system.
v The battery power is necessary to keep the coprocessor operational.
v The loss of battery power or a voltage drop triggers a Tamper Event and permanently renders
the coprocessor inoperable.
v Any short on the battery power distribution circuits causes a voltage drop and a Tamper Event.
v Do not lay the coprocessor on or cause the coprocessor to come in contact with any conductive
surface.
v Do not touch the coprocessor circuits with metal or conductive tools.
v Use static-protective measures at all times when handling the coprocessor.
Required software or device drivers
AIX
devices.pci.1410e501 device driver package.
Linux
No Linux support.
Required firmware
CD form number LCD8-0477-00 contains functional firmware and must be purchased with the
adapter.
PKCS11 support program installation
The 4764 PCI-X Cryptographic Coprocessor PKCS#11 Support Program Installation Manual is included
on the CD that is shipped with the adapter. The manual is contained in the csufx.xcrypto.man file
set.
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