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SafeNet HSM Client Software Installation

This chapter describes how to install the SafeNet HSM Client software. After installing the hardware, you need to install the SafeNet Client software, as follows, before you can begin configuring your SafeNet HSM(s):

For SafeNet Network HSM, install the SafeNet Client on any computer that must connect to the appliance as a client.

For SafeNet PCIe HSM, install the SafeNet Client on the workstation into which the SafeNet PCIe HSM is installed.

For SafeNet USB HSM, install the SafeNet Client on the workstation to which the SafeNet USB HSM is connected.

Install the SafeNet Client on any computer that is to have a SafeNet Remote PED connected.

Choose the instructions for your operating system:

For AIX, see AIX SafeNet HSM Client Installation.    

For HP-UX, see HP-UX SafeNet HSM Client Installation

For Linux, see Linux SafeNet HSM Client Installation  .   

For Solaris, see Solaris SafeNet HSM Client Installation

For Windows, see Windows SafeNet HSM Client Installation The following supplemental topics also apply to Windows:

Windows 2012 SafeNet HSM Client Supplemental Configuration

Scripted / Unattended Installation on Windows

Note:  Not all operating systems are supported for each SafeNet HSM type. Refer to the Customer Release Notes (see Customer Release Notes) for the most current information on supported platforms.