4. Using the nShield Trusted Verification
Device
Item
Description
A: Card slot
For inserting a smart card into the TVD, the chip on the card should
face the user and inserted first into the card slot.
B: Display
Displays the ESN of the HSM.
C: Keypad
• 0-9, CLR,
˄
and
˅
: Not used
• C: Used for canceling the current smart card verification
• @: Can be used to show the firmware version and the name of the
reader (status LED flashes at the same time)
Note:
Do not press the @ key when there is a smart card in the
card slot because the time taken to display this information can
cause the secure connection between smart card and HSM to be
broken.
• OK: Used to confirm the smart card verification and abort
messages
D: Status LED
The status LED will flash when the TVD:
• Is connected to a USB port
• Requires the user to confirm a decision. For example, if the C
button is pressed during a smart card verification the LED will
flash and you will be asked to confirm the abort by pressing OK.
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