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Chapter 5
Testing and configuration
This chapter provides information on how to:
test the SafeNet ProtectServer Network HSM to confirm correct operation
configure network settings.
The assumptions are:
The installation steps covered in the previous chapter are complete.
You are familiar with Unix/Linux operating systems and are experienced with
their configuration.
Troubleshooting information is at the end of this chapter.
Equipment requirements
To complete the system test and configure the network you must be able to access the
SafeNet ProtectServer Network HSM console. You can access the console directly by
connecting a keyboard and monitor (not included) to the USB (keyboard) and VGA
(monitor) ports located on the front panel of the SafeNet ProtectServer Network
HSM, or you can access the console remotely by connecting the RJ45 console port to
a terminal emulation device, such as a laptop or terminal server.
Note:
If you want to access the SafeNet ProtectServer Network HSM console remotely
using the console port, you will need a cable. If your terminal device is equipped with
a DB9 serial port, you require a cable with an RJ45 connector on one end and a DB9
serial port on the other end, as illustrated in Figure 4. If your terminal device is
equipped with an RJ45 serial port, you can use an RJ45-to-RJ45 cable, such as an
Ethernet cable. Serial cables are not included.
Figure 4: Serial cable: RJ45 to DB9
Procedure overview
Perform the following steps to complete system testing and network configuration.
Refer to the indicated sections for more detail if required.
1. Connect a keyboard/monitor or serial cable to the SafeNet
ProtectServer Network HSM
In order to access the SafeNet ProtectServer Network HSM console, you must do
one of the following:
