Chapter 4. nShield USB HSMs
nCipher server now running
2020-01-09 10:34:09 INFO: The hardserver has finished restarting
When the hardserver has restarted, you are ready to use the nShield Edge with the
Security World Software. See the nShield Solo, Solo XC, and nShield Edge User
Guide for more about creating a Security World and using the Security World
Software. Creating a Security World involves putting the nShield Edge into
Initialization (I) mode. See
4.2.3. Enabling optional features
The nShield Edge supports a range of optional features, which can be enabled
with a certificate or Activator card that you order from Entrust.
To enable optional features, follow the instructions in the nShield Solo, Solo XC,
and nShield Edge User Guide, or follow the instructions supplied with the
certificate or Activator card.
4.2.4. Disconnecting and reconnecting the nShield Edge
After use, you can disconnect the nShield Edge from the computer's USB port,
and then reconnect it when you next need to use it. The hardserver stops and
restarts automatically each time you disconnect or connect the nShield Edge.
Do not use the Windows Safely Remove Hardware system tray
icon when disconnecting the nShield Edge. If you use this
method, an error displays. Simply disconnect the nShield Edge
from the computer's USB port.
Do not disconnect the nShield Edge or remove the smart card when data is being
written to the inserted smart card.
4.2.5. Checking the installation
To check that the software and nShield Edge have been installed correctly:
1. Log in as a user and open a command window.
2. Run the command:
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