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About the SafeNet HSM Access Provider Installation Guide

Before a SafeNet ProtectServer Hardware Security Module (HSM) can be used, an access provider package must be installed. These packages include any required device drivers.

This guide will assist users in installing, troubleshooting, and configuring access provider software. It contains the following sections:

•Operating Modes and Access Providers

This chapter covers concepts and procedures that are key to understanding the installation process and the different operating modes.

•Windows Installation for PCIe Mode

•Linux Installation for PCIe Mode

•Client Configuration for Network Mode

•Server Configuration for Network Mode

•Using the Unix Installation Utility

•Utilities Command Reference

This chapter describes two command-line utilities, hsmstate and hsmreset, and the Unix Installation Utility, safeNet-install.sh.

•Configuration Items

Information on reconfiguring the access provider software after a successful installation is provided here.

•Troubleshooting

This preface also includes the following information about this document:

•Customer Release Notes

•Gemalto Rebranding

•Audience

•Document Conventions

•Support Contacts

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