Entrust nShield Installation Manual
Trusted verification device
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- Page 1 Trusted Verification Device Installation Guide 12.80 17 Nov 2021...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
....... . 3. Setting up the nShield Trusted Verification Device ... -
Page 3: Introduction
The Entrust nShield Trusted Verification Device (TVD) is a USB-connected smart card reader. The nShield TVD connects to a laptop or work station. The TVD facilitates the authentication between the smart card and the HSM. The user is prompted to confirm the Electronic Serial Number (ESN) of the HSM being displayed on the nShield TVD. -
Page 4: Safety And Security
To help maintain security: 1. Always inspect the USB cable and the nShield TVD before use. 2. Make sure that the two nCipher tamper seals on the nShield TVD are undamaged before using the device. If they are damaged the reader could have been tampered with. If this is the case please contact Entrust nShield Support: https://nshieldsupport.entrust.com. -
Page 5: Setting Up The Nshield Trusted Verification Device
3.3. Connecting an nShield TVD Do the following: 1. Connect the nShield TVD to your computer, using the USB cable. 2. If your operating system detects the nShield TVD automatically, allow it to finish. nShield® Trusted Verification Device Installation Guide 5 of 9... -
Page 6: Disconnecting And Reconnecting The Nshield Tvd
3.5. Troubleshooting If the nShield TVD does not function as expected, disconnect the nShield TVD, wait a few seconds, and then reconnect it. If this does not solve your problem, contact Entrust nShield Support: https://nshieldsupport.entrust.com. -
Page 7: Using The Nshield Trusted Verification Device
4. Using the nShield Trusted Verification Device Item Description A: Card slot For inserting a smart card into the TVD, the chip on the card should face the user and inserted first into the card slot. B: Display Displays the ESN of the HSM. -
Page 8: Dimensions And Operating Temperatures
Maximum 90% non-condensing 5.1. Physical location considerations Entrust nShield HSMs are certified to NIST FIPS 140-2 Level 2 and 3. In addition to the intrinsic protection provided by an nShield HSM, customers must exercise due diligence to ensure that the environment within which the nShield HSMs are deployed is configured properly and is regularly examined as part of a comprehensive risk mitigation program to assess both logical and physical threats. - Page 9 Trusted Verification Device Installation Guide 9 of 9...
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