ProtectServer 3 External required items
This section provides a list of components that you should have received with your ProtectServer 3 External order.
Contents received
The following items are included in a ProtectServer 3 External HSM order:
ProtectServer 3 External Standalone Appliance
Quantity supplied: 1
Adapter Cable
Quantity supplied: 1
An RJ45 to USB cable with a standard eight-pin, eight connector (8P8C) modular connector.
Smart card reader
Quantity supplied: 1
Smart cards
Quantity supplied: 5 (in a single media case)
Each smart card contains a total of 64 kilobytes of storage space.
Optional items
Contact your Thales sales representative to order the following optional items:
SafeNet 110 Time-Based OTP Token
Part number: 955-000237-001
Enables multifactor authentication on ProtectServer 3 HSM tokens.
Thales recommends ordering at least two (2) SafeNet 110 Time-Based OTP Tokens for each slot on the HSM (one each for the Security Officer and Token User).
ProtectServer-compatible PIN pad
Part number: 934-000121-001
Enables manual key component entry.
Note
For FIPS 140-2-compliant deployments
This item is only compatible with ProtectServer 3 HSMs running ProtectServer 3 HSM Firmware 7.02.04 or newer.
Note
Power cables are no longer included with the shipment from our factory. Please source your power cables locally for the intended deployment destination.
The ProtectServer 3 External appliance can only be configured by using a terminal that is connected to the console port of the appliance with the provided RJ45 to USB cable. The two USB ports and VGA port on the appliance are not active and cannot be used to connect a keyboard, mouse, or display device and configure the appliance.