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Before performing the following steps, use the instructions at https://support.versasec.com/ to install and set up Versasec vSEC:CMS.
After you install and configure Versasec vSEC:CMS, perform the tasks in this section to configure the Futurex PKCS #11 (FXPKCS11) library in vSEC:CMS.

Log in to the OC

Perform the following steps to log in to the vSEC:CMS Operator Console (OC):
1
Start the vSEC:CMS Admin application.
2
When prompted, insert your System Owner (SO) hardware credential.
3
Enter the operator passcode for the System Owner and select [ Authenticate ].
If the authentication succeeds, the Admin application starts and logs you into the Operator Console.

Enable the HSM Connector

Perform the following steps to enable the HSM Connector:
1
In the navigation menu, select Options > Connections.
2
Select [ Configure ].
3
In the Extras Connector Configuration dialog, select Hardware Security Module (HSM) in the list of available Connectors, select [ >> ], and select [ OK ].
Upon success, the Hardware Security Module (HSM) now displays under Enabled Connections.

Add a new HSM Connection template

Perform the following steps to add a new HSM Connection template and confirm successful connection to the Vectera Plus:
1
In the navigation menu, select Options > Connections.
2
Select [ Add ].
3
In the HSM Configuration dialog, enter a name for the template and select FutureX VirtuCrypt in the drop-down list.
If vSEC:CMS can find the Futurex PKCS #11 module in the system path, the HSM Parameters section appears, and the path to the FXPKCS11 DLL file displays in the PKCS11 DLL name field.
4
In the Slot field, select slot number 0.
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In the PIN field, enter the password for the identity configured in the FXPKCS11 configuration file (fxpkcs11.cfg), and select [ Check connection ].
If the connection succeeds, you see the following message: Server connection successfully established.
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Select [ OK ], and select [ Save ] to finish creating the template.