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How to Use a Luna PED

Luna PED, when used locally, derives its power from its connection to a Luna HSM.  

To use the Luna PED:

  1. Connect the Luna PED to the PED connector on the Luna HSM, using the supplied cable.
  2. Luna PED performs its self-test and briefly displays its firmware version. When the display shows "SCP mode" and “Awaiting command...” Luna PED is ready to use with your Luna HSM.
  3. When an activity on the server requires Luna PED operation, the Luna PED display changes, to prompt you to insert a PED Key, or to perform some other action.
  4. If a PED Key is requested, remove any Key that is currently inserted (if any), and insert the requested PED Key into the USB connector slot 

     
    on the right-hand top side of the Luna PED (immediately to the right of the cable connection).
  5. When the Key is fully inserted, the LED in the key housing comes on.
  6. Press [ENTER] on the keypad, and watch for further prompts on the display.

The Luna PED display returns to “Awaiting command..” when the current sequence of PED operations is finished.
“Awaiting command..” on the Luna PED means that control has been transferred back to the HSM.

 

Luna PED Keypad Functions

Key Function
[ CLR ] or [ Clear ] 


- Clear the current entry, such as when inputting a PED PIN - wipes the entire entry.

- *Reset the PED - the key is held down for five seconds. Useful if a PED operation has timed out.

[ < ]


- Backspace; clear the most recent digit that you have typed on the PED, such as when inputting a PED PIN.

- "Back"; navigate to a higher-level menu in the PED.

[ > ]


- Shows most recent PED actions (since being in Local or Remote Mode

 

Numeric keys


- Select numbered menu items.  

- Input PED PINs.

[ Yes ] and [ No ]  


- Respond to Yes-or-No questions from the PED.

 

[ Enter ]


- Confirm an action

 

 

*Pressing (and holding) [ CLR ] causes reset only if the PED is engaged in an operation or is actively prompting you for action.
Pressing [ CLR ] has no effect in the main menu, in the Admin Mode menu, or when "Awaiting command..."

 

Luna PED Interaction

Go to "Interaction between HSM and PED" to read about using the Luna PED with your HSM.

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