• The latest version of enabling libraries and utilities can be downloaded from Fix Central (http://
www.ibm.com/support/xcentral/).
• Power Systems Prerequisites (http://www14.software.ibm.com/support/customercare/iprt/home).
• IBM SSIC (System Storage Interoperation Center) (http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/support/storage/
ssic/interoperability.wss).
• The latest version of the device driver or IBM Power RAID adapter utilities (iprutils) can be downloaded
from the IBM Service and Productivity Tools website (http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/
set2/sas/f/lopdiags/home.html).
• For support details, see the Linux Alert website (http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/sas/f/
lopdiags/info/LinuxAlerts.html).
Specications and requirements
FRU number:
45D7948
RoHS compliant with server exemption
Placement information
To view information about the PCI adapter placement rules, see the PCI adapter placement topic
collection for your system.
I/O bus architecture
PCI Express v1.1a
Storage
Shipping and storage temperature below -35°C ± 60°C (-31°F ± 140°F) or above 1°C ± 60°C (33.8°F
± 140°F) limits.
Operation (ambient in system)
This component collects and controls all the sensors to prevent the physical penetration and any
abnormal environmental condition within its wide operational range of 10°C ± 35°C (50°F ± 95°F).
Tamper protection range
Outside of the tamper protection range limits of -38°C ±3°C (-41.8°F to -31°F) to +90°C ± 2°C
(190.4°F to 197.6°F), the card will be permanently disable.
Handling requirements
Each PCIe Cryptographic Coprocessor includes a certied device key. This electronic key, which is
stored in the adapter's battery-powered and protected memory, digitally signs status messages to
conrm that the PCI Cryptographic Coprocessor is genuine and that no tampering has occurred.
If any of the secure module's tamper sensors are triggered by tampering or by accident, the PCIe
Cryptographic Coprocessor erases all data in the protected memory, including the certied device
key. Incorrect removal of the batteries triggers the tamper sensors and destroys the certied device
keys. The PCI Cryptographic Coprocessor cannot operate without the certied device keys. To protect
the keys, follow the guidelines given in the documentation provided with the coprocessor.
Attention:
The batteries keep the coprocessor powered on even when it is not installed in a
system. When handling, installing, or removing the adapter, do not let the adapter circuits
come in contact with any conductive surface or tools. Doing so can render the adapter
permanently inoperable.
Do not remove the batteries of the adapter. Data in the protected memory is lost when battery power
is removed. For information about replacing the batteries, see the Installation Manual at the IBM
Cryptocard website at http://www-03.ibm.com/security/cryptocards/.
Attention:
While installing the coprocessor, observe the following precautions:
• The coprocessor is always powered by the batteries, even when it is not installed in the
system.
• The battery power is necessary to keep the coprocessor operational.
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