Chapter 1: SafeNet ProtectServer PCIe HSM Hardware Installation
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Confirm the adapter and driver package are operating correctly.
These steps are covered in detail by the
SafeNet HSM Access Provider Installation Guide
for both Windows
and Unix/Linux systems.
Smart Card Reader Installation
The SafeNet ProtectServer PCIe HSM supports the use of smart cards with a SafeNet-supplied smart card
reader. Readers not supplied by SafeNet are unsupported.
The SafeNet ProtectServer PCIe HSM supports two different card readers:
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the new USB card reader (introduced in 5.2)
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the legacy card reader, which provides a serial interface for data (via a USB-to-serial cable) and a PS/2
interface for power (direct or via a PS/2 to USB adapter)
Installing the USB smart card reader
To install the USB card reader, simply plug the card reader into the HSM USB port, as illustrated in
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Figure 3: The card faceplate
Installing the legacy card reader
To install the smart card reader, use the included USB-to-serial cable to connect it to the HSM USB port on the
card faceplate as shown in
"The connected legacy card reader" on the next page
(The illustration shows the
card reader connected to a SafeNet ProtectServer Network HSM).
The legacy card reader must also be connected to a PS/2 port for power. Many newer servers have USB ports,
but do not provide a PS/2 connection.
The options are:
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Use a PS/2-to-USB adapter (pink) to connect the card reader to a USB port on the host computer.
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If you prefer not to expose USB ports on your crypto server (for security reasons), use a PS/2-to-USB
adapter to connect the card reader to a standalone powered USB hub.
The USB connection is for power only. No data transfer occurs.
SafeNet ProtectToolkit 5.4 Installation Guide
007-013682-002 Rev. A 08 January 2020 Copyright 2009-2020 Gemalto
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