Initialize and personalize the CA smart card

A zone is created when a CA smart card is initialized and personalized.
Note: In general, CA smart cards created on a particular TKE release cannot be used on TKE workstations that are at prior release levels. There are exceptions. See Smart card usage for more information.
To initialize a CA smart card, follow these steps:
  1. From the CA Smart Card drop down menu, select Initialize and personalize CA smart card option.
  2. When prompted, insert a smart card into smart card reader 1.
    Figure 1. First step for initialization and personalization of the CA smart card
    First step for initialization and personalization of the CA smart card
  3. A dialog box displays, prompting you to select the zone key length. The zone key length can be either 1024 bit or 2048 bit.
    Figure 2. Zone key length window
    Zone key length window
  4. If the smart card is not empty, a message is displayed indicating that the smart card is not empty and all data will be overwritten. If this is acceptable click OK.
    Figure 3. Message if card is not empty
    Message if card is not empty
  5. The smart card will now be initialized.
    Figure 4. Initialization message for CA smart card
    Initialization message for CA smart card
  6. At the next prompt, enter a 6-digit PIN number twice. This is the first CA smart card PIN.
    Figure 5. Enter first PIN for CA smart card
    Enter first PIN for CA smart car
  7. At the next prompt, enter a 6-digit PIN number twice. This is the second CA smart card PIN. For dual control it is recommended that different administrators enter the first and second CA smart card PIN and the PINs should not be the same.
    Figure 6. Enter second PIN twice for CA smart card
    Enter second PIN twice for CA smart card
  8. A dialog displays, prompting you to enter a zone description. Although a zone description is optional, it is recommended that you specify one.
    Figure 7. Enter zone description for CA smart card
    Enter zone description for CA smart card
  9. A dialog displays, prompting you to enter a CA smart card description. Although a smart card description is optional, it is recommended that you specify one. After the description is entered the CA Smart Card will be built.
    Figure 8. Enter card description for CA smart card
    Enter card description for CA smart card
    Figure 9. Building a CA smart card
    Building a CA smart card
  10. You will get a message that a CA Smart Card was successfully created.
Parent topic: CA smart card menu functions