How do I add an HSM to the NFM-P?

Purpose

Perform this procedure to add an 1830 SMS netHSM hardware security module to the NFM-P. In order to add an HSM:

  • A user password in the form of a PKCS #11 PIN must be set.

  • An HSM configuration file must be in the following directory on each NFM-P main server station:

    /opt/nsp/nfmp/server/nms/config/hsm/pkcs11

  • HSM must be enabled in each main server configuration, as described in the NSP Installation and Upgrade Guide system installation procedures.

Steps
 
1 

Choose Administration→Security→Hardware Security Module from the NFM-P main menu. The Hardware Security Module form opens.

2 

Click Create→Hardware Security Module. The HSMConfig (Create) form opens.

3 

Configure the parameters.

4 

Click OK.

5 

Test the connection to the HSM, if required.

  1. In the Hardware Security Module list form, choose an HSM object and click Properties.

  2. Click Test Connection to HSM.

    The test results are displayed.

6 

Save your changes and close the forms.

End of steps