Nshield Usb; Prerequisites And Product Information; Safety And Security - Entrust nShield Connect Hardware And Setup Manual

Chapter 4. nShield USB HSMs
4. nShield USB HSMs

4.1. Prerequisites and product information

This guide covers the following HSMs:
• nShield Edge
This is a portable Hardware Security Module (HSM) for use in root Certification Authorities
(CAs) and Registration Authorities (RAs), code signing, and remote HSM operations. The
nShield Edge combines a full-featured HSM with a smart card reader, which you can use to
securely store and access your organization's highvalue occasional-use keys, such as
certificate signing keys.
The nShield Edge has been designed and tested for deployments where one HSM is used
with one computer or Windows Virtual Machine (VM). Multiple-unit deployments, where
multiple nShield Edge HSMs are connected to the same computer or VM, are not
supported.
Entrust does not recommend using the nShield Edge alongside other Entrust nShield HSMs
on the same computer or VM.
• For further information about the HSM and HSMs in general, see
https://nshielddocs.entrust.com/security-world-docs/hsm-user-guide/intro.html.
• For help installing the Security World software, see
security-world-docs/software-install/intro.html.
• For guidance on using your HSM and the Security World software, see
https://nshielddocs.entrust.com/security-world-docs/secworld-admin/intro.html.
• For further information about compatible operating systems and virtual environments,
see Compatibility
See Model numbers for a list of portable (USB) HSMs and their model numbers.

4.1.1. Safety and security

Do not connect the HSM to a computer that does not have the Security

World software installed on it.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside the nShield Edge. Any

attempt to dismantle the nShield Edge results in any remaining warranty
cover, the maintenance and support agreement, or both being rendered
nShield v13.6.5 Hardware Install and Setup
Guides
in the release notes for the version of Security World you are using.
https://nshielddocs.entrust.com/
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