Chapter 4 Installation; Installation Procedure; To Install The Hardware; Smart Card Reader Installation - SafeNet ProtectServer External 2 Installation Manual

Chapter 4
Installation
This chapter provides information on how to install the Protect Server External 2
(PSE2).
Since the PSE2 is delivered with the necessary software components pre-installed, no
software installation is necessary on the unit itself.
Once installation is complete, the unit can be tested to confirm correct operation and
to configure the network settings. These steps are covered in "Testing and
configuration" on page 9.

Installation procedure

To install the hardware

1. Choose a suitable location to site the equipment. You can mount the PSE2 in a
standard 19-inch rack, as described in the Quickstart Guide.
Note:
The plug in the power supply cord is the disconnect device for this equipment.
The equipment must therefore be installed near to the mains outlet socket to which
it is connected and the mains outlet socket must be easily accessible.
2. Connect the PSE2 to the network that hosts the client machine(s) where the
SafeNet cryptographic API software is installed. Connect the PSE2 to the network
by inserting standard Ethernet cables into the LAN connectors located on the front
of the PSE2. The LAN connectors are autosensing 10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet
RJ45 ports.
Note:
The PSE2 is equipped with two NICs (eth0 and eth1), each of which can be
configured with its own IP address. If you intend to use both NICs, connect
Ethernet cables to both LAN connectors.
3. Connect the power cable to the unit and a suitable power source. The PSE2 is
equipped with an autosensing power supply that can accept 100-240V at 50-60Hz.

Smart Card Reader Installation

The ProtectServer offers functionality supporting the use of smart cards. To make use
of these features, a SafeNet-supplied smart card reader must be used. Smart card
readers, other than those supplied by SafeNet, are not supported.
To install the smart card reader, use the included USB-to-serial cable to connect it to
the USB port on the card faceplate.
The card reader qualified with the ProtectServer product also requires connection to a
PS/2 port for its power. Many newer servers have USB ports, but do not provide a
PS/2 connection.
The options are:
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