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How to Use a SafeNet PED

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

To use the SafeNet PED:

1.Connect the SafeNet PED to the PED connector on the SafeNet HSM, using the supplied cable.

2.SafeNet 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 SafeNet PED operation, the SafeNet 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 SafeNet 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.

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

SafeNet 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

Note:  *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..."

SafeNet PED Interaction

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

Remote PED

Got to  About Remote PED to read about using a SafeNet PED remotely from your SafeNet HSM, via PedServer and PedClient.