CEX8S / 4770 Product Support
This page provides product support information for customers of the IIBM CEX8S / 4770 HSM.
IBM 4770 Product Support
The IBM 4770 is available on IBM Z mainframes (z16® only) as crypto feature Crypto Express8S (CEX8S), feature code (FC) 0851. Note that FC 0851 requires FC 3863 - CPACF Enablement (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 the Crypto feature through in-kernel cryptography APIs and, for Linux® on z Systems®, the libica cryptographic functions library.
The following sections list many topics related to the IBM 4770 and provides a link for each topic to a page or downloadable PDF that provides information on that topic. The topics are group by hardware, software, and information of a general nature.
Software
| Obtain CCA and EP11 software and firmware | CEX8S Linux on IBM Z |
| Learn about CCA and EP11 software updates | Cryptocards News |
| Report a problem | Contact Cryptocards |
General
| Keep abreast of the latest news about Cryptocards | Cryptocards News |
| Find education on a variety of HSM and CCA related subjects | Cryptocards Education |
| Ask the Crypto team a question, or make a comment | Contact Cryptocards |