Installing or Replacing the Backup HSM Battery

The SafeNet Luna Backup HSM must have a functioning battery installed to preserve the NVRAM and RTC in case of primary power loss. You can purchase a replacement battery from any supplier who can match the following specifications:

>3.6 V Primary lithium-thionyl chloride (Li-SOCl2)

>Fast voltage recovery after long term storage and/or usage

>Low self discharge rate

>10 years shelf life

>Operating temperature range -55 ºC to +85 ºC

>U.L. Component Recognition, MH 12193

Prerequisites

>Removing the battery causes a tamper event. If you have created a Secure Recovery Vector (purple PED key) and enabled Secure Recovery, you will need this key to clear the tamper after replacing the battery.

To install or replace the SafeNet Luna Backup HSM battery

1.Remove the front bezel. It is held in place by two spring clips.

2.The battery compartment is spring-loaded and can be removed without much pressure. Use a coin or your fingers to press in the compartment cover and turn counter-clockwise to remove it.

3.If you are replacing the old battery, remove it from the battery compartment.

4.Insert the new battery, negative end first. The positive end should be visible.

5.Use the battery compartment cover to push the battery into the compartment, aligning the tabs on the cover with the compartment slots. Twist the cover clockwise to lock the compartment.

6.Replace the front bezel by aligning the clips with their posts and pushing it into place.

7.Removing the battery causes a tamper event on the Backup HSM. To clear the tamper, see Backup HSM Secure Transport and Tamper Recovery.