Loading the function-control vector

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The procedure to load the coprocessor FCV.

A function-control vector (FCV) is a signed value provided by IBM to enable the CCA application in the coprocessor to provide a level of cryptographic service consistent with applicable import and export regulations. Under the current regulations all users are entitled to the same level of cryptographic functionality. Therefore, IBM now supplies a single FCV with the IBM Common Cryptographic Architecture (CCA) Support Program.

You use the CNM utility to load the FCV into the coprocessor. The FCV file is named fcv_td4kEcc521_ECDSA.crt.

To load the FCV:
  1. From the Crypto Node menu, select Authorization.
  2. From the resulting submenu, click Load to specify the FCV file on disk. Specify the file name and click Yes. The utility loads the FCV.
  3. Click OK.