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iptables -A FORWARD -j DROP
/etc/init.d/iptables save inactive
The active iptables configuration must be restored before connections to the SafeNet
ProtectServer Network HSM are allowed. The following command restores the
previously saved active configuration.
/etc/init.d/iptables stop
/etc/init.d/iptables start
SSH network access
After you have completed the network configuration, you can access the SafeNet
ProtectServer Network HSM over the network using the SSH protocol. To access the
SafeNet ProtectServer Network HSM using SSH, you require an SSH client such as
puTTY (available for free from
Note:
You cannot log in as
root
when accessing the SafeNet ProtectServer Network
HSM over an SSH connection.
Restarting networking
After making any change to the networking configuration, reboot the SafeNet
ProtectServer Network HSM or enter the following command to restart networking:
/etc/init.d/networking restart
Powering off the SafeNet ProtectServer Network HSM
Note:
It is recommended that you use psesh:>
sysconf appliance poweroff
to power
off the appliance.
You can also manually power off the appliance. You must be logged in as root to do
so.
To manually power off the SafeNet ProtectServer Network HSM
1.
Enter the
shutdown
or
poweroff
command to shut down the operating system. The
fan and LEDs will remain operational.
2.
Toggle the power switch, located on the rear of the SafeNet ProtectServer
Network HSM, to the off position. The fan and LEDs will turn off.
Upgrading the SafeNet ProtectServer Network HSM
You can upgrade the SafeNet ProtectServer Network HSM to a later revision using
USB media, such as USB memory sticks or a USB-connected CDROM drive.
Process
1.
Select and download the desired SafeNet ProtectServer Network HSM image
upgrade file from the SafeNet Web site at
2.
Place the upgrade files onto the root directory of a USB memory stick or onto a
CDROM.
