Chapter 1
Introduction
Product Overview
The ProtectServer Internal Express 2 (PSI-E2) is the second-generation intelligent
cryptographic services PCI-E adapter, replacing the ProtectServer PSI-E.
When using the ProtectServer, generic processing or high-speed DES and RSA
hardware acceleration may be employed. Secure key storage is provided using
persistent, tamper protected memory. In addition, multiple adapters may be used in a
single host computer in order to improve throughput or to provide redundancy.
About This Manual
This manual is provided as an instructional aid for the installation of a ProtectServer
cryptographic services hardware adapter.
Installation of the associated SafeNet PCI HSM Access Provider package
(PTKpcihsm2) is described in the companion manual, ProtectServer HSM Access
Provider Installation Guide. The Safenet PCI HSM Access Provider package includes
the device driver.
Chapter 2 provides the overall installation procedure.
Chapter 3 provides some troubleshooting guidance.
Appendix A is a hardware reference. This provides instructions on how to modify the
adapter’s printed circuit board when external tamper detectors are to be used. The
adapter’s serial port specifications are also documented here.
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