Chapter 1: Product Overview
Figure 2: HSM serial port pinout
Rear panel view
The features on the rear panel of the SafeNet ProtectServer Network HSM Plus are illustrated below:
Figure 3: SafeNet ProtectServer Network HSM Plus rear panel
Item
Name
Description
a
Kensington security slot
Attach an industry-standard locking cable for additional physical
security.
b
Ethernet ports
For network connection of your SafeNet appliance.
c
Tamper switch
Recessed for safety, the tamper switch is used during
commissioning or decommissioning of the appliance to destroy
any keys currently stored on the HSM.
CAUTION!
Activating the tamper switch deletes
any keys currently stored on the HSM. Deleted keys
are not recoverable. Ensure that you always back up
your keys. To avoid accidentally deleting the keys on
an operational SafeNet ProtectServer Network HSM
Plus, ensure the users with access to the appliance
are familiar with the switch.
d
Power supply release tab
Press tab to release the catch, and remove the power supply
from the appliance.
e
Removable power supply
One of two redundant power supplies.
SafeNet ProtectToolkit 5.8 Installation and Configuration Guide
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