Thales SafeNet ProtectServer Network HSM 5.9, Installation And Configuration Manual

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CHAPTER 4:
Testing and Configuration
This chapter provides a step-by-step overview of how to confirm correct operation of the ProtectServer
Network HSM, and configure its network settings. These instructions assume that the installation process
covered in
"Installing the ProtectServer Network HSM Hardware" on page 15
is complete.
This chapter contains the following sections:
> "First Login and System Test" below
> "Network Configuration" on page 22
> "Powering off the ProtectServer Network HSM" on page 27
> "Troubleshooting" on page 27
First Login and System Test
When starting up your ProtectServer Network HSM for the first time, follow these steps:
> "Access the Console" below
> "Power on and Login" on the next page
> "Run System Test" on page 22
Access the Console
To test the system and configure the network, you must first access the ProtectServer Network HSM console.
There are two options:
> Direct access. Connect a keyboard and monitor (not included) to the USB (keyboard) and VGA (monitor)
ports located on the unit's front panel.
> Console access.
Connect the RJ45 console port to a terminal emulation device, such as a laptop or terminal
server.
NOTE To access the appliance through the console port, you will need the appropriate
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 (see
"Serial cable: RJ45 to
DB9" on the next page
). If your terminal device is equipped with an RJ45 serial port, you can
use a standard Ethernet cable. Serial cables are not included.
SafeNet ProtectToolkit 5.9 Installation and Configuration Guide
007-013682-007 Rev. A 08 January 2020 Copyright 2009-2020 Thales
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