Learn about the specifications for the PCI Cryptographic Coprocessor.
The PCI Cryptographic Coprocessor is designed to provide data
security functions for PCI bus systems. The PCI cryptographic coprocessor
provides high-performance secure hardware engines, including methods of transmitting
data, verifying electronic signatures, bulk data encryption, and decryption.
The
adapter is designed to FIPS PUB 140-1 Security Level 4 Standards.
Each PCI Cryptographic Coprocessor is shipped from the factory
with a certified device key. This electronic key, which is stored in the adapter's
battery-powered and protected memory, digitally signs status messages to confirm
that the PCI Cryptographic Coprocessor is genuine and that no tampering has
occurred.
Attention: - If any of the secure module's tamper sensors are triggered by tampering
or by accident, the PCI Cryptographic Coprocessor erases all data in the protected
memory, including the certified device key. Incorrect removal of the batteries
triggers the tamper sensors and destroys the certified device keys. The PCI
Cryptographic Coprocessor cannot operate without the certified device keys.
To protect the keys, follow the guidelines given in the documentation provided
with the coprocessor.
- The batteries keep the coprocessor powered on even when it is not installed
in a system. When handling, installing, or removing the coprocessor, do not
let the coprocessor circuits come in contact with any conductive surface or
tools. Doing so can render the adapter permanently inoperable.
PCI cryptographic coprocessor specifications
- Item
- Description
- FRU number
- 10J0357 (Not designed to comply
with RoHS requirement.)
- Battery kit
- 09J8199, Kit contains two batteries and a battery tray. Two kits are required
for battery replacement.
- Bus architecture
- PCI version 2.1
- Adapter slots
- For system-specific
adapter placement information, see the PCI adapter placement for machine types 82xx and 91xx or the PCI adapter placement for machine type 94xx topic collections.
- Temperature range, stored
- +33.8 degrees F (+1 degree C) to +140 degrees F (+60 degrees C)
- Temperature range, operating
- +50 degrees F (+10 degrees C) to +104 degrees F (+40 degrees C)
- Connector
- For manufacturing test use only. Not for use by customer.
If
you are installing a new feature, ensure that you have the software
required to support the new feature and that you determine if there
are any existing prerequisites. To do this, use
the IBM® Prerequisite Web site
at http://www-912.ibm.com/e_dir/eServerPrereq.nsf 
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