2025 News

Cryptocards news and updates from 2025.

July 1, 2025 | HSM CEX8S / 4770 | CCA 8.4.82 Release for CCA

The new IBM 4770 CCA Support Program release 8.4.82 is now available for download by all customers who use the IBM 4770-01 on Linux on x64 servers. Details are available on the 4770 CCA Software Releases page.

The CCA Basic Services Reference, along with other IBM cryptographic adapter publications, is available on the IBM CCA download site.

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.

May 9, 2025 | HSM CEX7S / 4769 | Update to Battery Replacement Information

The useful life of the batteries mounted in an IBM 4769 that is continuously powered on is nearly the same as the useful shelf life of the batteries. The actual life of the batteries is anticipated to be in excess of seven years. IBM recommends changing the coprocessor batteries as a planned maintenance activity every three years. However, if the coprocessor is left unpowered for long periods of time, battery refresh should be done sooner than three years. Before changing batteries, ensure that the replacement batteries measure 3.0V or higher and have not been in inventory for a long period of time.

The CCA Basic Services Reference, along with other IBM cryptographic adapter publications, is available on the IBM CCA download site.

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.