PCI Cryptographic Coprocessor (FC 4801, CCIN 4758)

The PCI Cryptographic Coprocessor uses dedicated hardware to process cryptographic keys, certificates, and bulk data. These cryptographic functions are performed within a tamper-resistant module that is designed to meet the FIPS PUB 140-1 specification for detecting attacks through temperature, radiation, voltage, and physical penetration.

Specifications

The following items are requirements and specifications for this adapter.

Adapter FRU part number

010J0593

Battery Replacement Kit FRU part number

009J8199

Power® consumption

Typical, 7.2 watts

Voltage

+5.0 V dc ±5%

Temperature

Operating, +10⁰C to +40⁰C (50⁰F to 104⁰F)

Storage, +1⁰C to +40⁰C (5⁰F to 104⁰F)

Relative humidity

8 to 80%

Physical dimensions

4.2 inches by 6.9 inches (106 mm by 175 mm)

Maximum number

For details about slot priorities and placement rules, see the PCI adapter placement topic collection for your system.

If you are installing a new feature, ensure that you have the software that is required to support the new feature and that you determine whether there are any prerequisites for this feature and attaching devices. To check for the prerequisites, see IBM® Prerequisite website .

Replacing Coprocessor Batteries

This section describes how to replace the batteries on the PCI Cryptographic Coprocessor. Before beginning the procedure, read the following descriptive and cautionary materials.

Four lithium batteries, wired in parallel, are mounted on the adapter to supply power to the components, including protected memory. Your support software or application software can query the adapter to determine whether the batteries need to be replaced.

When the adapter is shipped from the factory, the protected memory contains a certified device key. If your adapter has been initialized by support software, the protected memory contains secret data, including cryptographic keys, user access controls, and so forth.

The Replacement Battery Kit for the adapter provides two batteries and a battery tray needed to provide backup power while you replace the batteries. You need two battery kits to replace all four of the batteries. To order the kits, contact your sales representative.

Figure 1 shows the PCI Cryptographic Coprocessor and the battery and connectors referred to in the following steps.

Figure 1. Replacing Coprocessor Batteries

To replace the batteries, do the following steps:

1. Turn off the system and all attached devices.
2. Disconnect all cables, including the power cable.
3. Remove the cover from the expansion slots.
4. Open the replacement battery kits.
5. Remove the adapter from the PCI bus slot in the host system.
6. Insert one of the new batteries into a battery tray provided with the kit. Align the + terminal on the battery with the + symbol on the battery tray (the end with the red wire). Connect the tray's wires to the connector J3. The connector is polarized to ensure a proper connection.
   Attention: Any loss of power erases data stored in the card's protected memory. To prevent loss, ensure that the battery tray contains a fresh battery and is attached to the J3 connector.
7. Replace the batteries in positions BT1, BT3, and BT4. To eject a battery, turn the coprocessor over and insert a small object, such as a screwdriver, through the hole to eject the battery.
8. Replace the battery in the BT2 position with the battery in the battery tray. (The new batteries provide power to the adapter while you perform this step.)
9. Remove the battery tray from the J3 connector, and discard it.
10. Reinstall the adapter into the PCI bus slot; ensure that the card is fully seated.
11. Replace the cover on the host system.
12. Reconnect the power cable and any other cables that you disconnected.
13. Turn the system on. The adapter runs its power-on self-test.
14. The batteries are lithium 3-volt batteries. Recycle or dispose of the old batteries as required by local law.