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The presented information describes how to use a variety of services for cryptography and data-security provided in the Common Cryptographic Architecture (CCA).

The CCA services perform cryptographic operations using the following adapters in CCA coprocessor mode:
  • IBM® Crypto Express8 (CEX8C), Feature Code 0908 or 0909
  • IBM Crypto Express7 (CEX7C), Feature Code 0898 or 0899
  • IBM Crypto Express6 (CEX6C), Feature Code 0893
  • IBM Crypto Express5 (CEX5C), Feature Code 0890
See Concurrent installations for details.

This publication is for planning and programming purposes only.

The CCA host software provides an application programming interface through which applications request secure, high-speed cryptographic services from the hardware cryptographic features.

Applications linked with prior CCA host software will continue to function if the CCA host software is upgraded in place. However, IBM always recommends full testing of upgrades before implementing production roll-out.

For the supported environments and product ordering information, see: 
https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/cryptocards/