Before performing the following steps, use the instructions at https://support.versasec.com/ to install and set up Versasec vSEC:CMS.
Log in to the Operator Console
Perform the following steps to log in to the vSEC:CMS Operator Console (OC):1
Start the vSEC:CMS Admin application.
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When prompted, insert your System Owner (SO) hardware credential.
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Enter the operator passcode for the System Owner and select [ Authenticate ].
If authentication succeeds, the Admin application starts, and you are logged in to the Operator Console.
Enable the connector
Perform the following steps to enable the Hardware Security Module (HSM) connector:1
In the navigation menu, select Options > Connections.
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Select [ Configure ].
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In the Extras Connector Configuration window, select Hardware Security Module (HSM) in the list of available connectors, select the [ >> ] button, and select [ OK ].
Hardware Security Module (HSM) now displays under Enabled Connections.
Add a connection template
Perform the following steps to add a new HSM connection template and confirm a successful connection to the KMES Series 3:1
In the navigation menu, select Options > Connections.
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Select [ Add ].
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In the HSM Configuration window, 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 PKCS11 DLL name field contains the path to the FXPKCS11 DLL file.
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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 is successful, the following message displays: Server connection successfully established.
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Select [ OK ] and select [ Save ] to finish creating the template.