Entrust nShield Connect Installation Guide

1. Introduction
The Entrust nShield Connect is a Hardware Security Module (HSM) that provides secure
cryptographic processing within a tamper-resistant casing. Each nShield Connect is
configured to communicate with one or more client computers over an Ethernet
network. A client is a computer using the nShield Connect for cryptography. You can also
configure clients to use other nShield Connects on the network, as well as locally
installed HSMs.
1.1. About this guide
This guide includes:
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Installing the Security World Software. See Installing the software.
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Physically installing an nShield Connect. See Installing an nShield Connect in a rack,
cabinet, or shelf.
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Configuring an nShield Connect and client. See Basic nShield Connect, RFS and
client configuration.
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The nShield Connect front panel controls. See Front panel controls.
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The top-level menu of an nShield Connect. See Top-level menu.
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Troubleshooting information. See Troubleshooting.
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nShield Connect maintenance. See nShield Connect maintenance.
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Accessories. See Approved accessories.
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Instructions to uninstall existing software. See Uninstalling existing software.
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Software components and bundles. See Software packages on the Security World
software installation media.
See the nShield Connect User Guide for more about, for example:
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Creating and managing a Security World
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Creating and using keys
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Card sets
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The advanced features of an nShield Connect
For information on integrating Entrust nShield products with third-party enterprise
applications, see https://www.entrust.com/digital-security/hsm.
1.1.1. Model numbers
Model numbering conventions are used to distinguish different nShield hardware security
devices.
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Entrust nShield Connect Specifications

General

Brand	Entrust
Model	nShield Connect
Category	Control Unit
Language	English