CEX8S / 4770 Ordering
This page provides information on how to order the IBM CEX7S / 4769 HSM.
Order HSM
The IBM 4769 is currently available on IBM Z® family z16® mainframes, either on z/OS®
or Linux® on IBM Z operating systems, ordered as a Crypto feature code (FC) 0851 –
Crypto Express 8 S (CEX8S).
Note: FCs 0851 is only available on z16 mainframes and
requires Crypto FC 3863 (CPACF Enablement). CPACF stands for Central Processor
Assist for Cryptographic Functions. CPACF is a set of cryptographic instructions
providing improved performance through hardware acceleration. Using the
cryptographic hardware, you gain security from using the CPACF and CEX7S through
in-kernel cryptography APIs and, for Linux on IBM Z, the libica cryptographic
functions library. Cryptographic keys must be protected by your application
system, as required.
Order a CEX8S for IBM Z
To place an order for the CEX8S feature, contact your IBM Customer Engineer. A minimum of 2 features is required per computer, with a maximum of 60.
Contact Us
Contact Cryptocards if you need additional assistance.
Publications are available for download on the IBM 4770 download site, including
instructions for installing the 4770 in your server and for loading the coprocessor
firmware.
Note: To access this site, you must obtain and log in with an IBMid.
This process is quick and easy. Instructions are on the download
site.