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Step 2: Power on and Log in

Power on the SafeNet ProtectServer Network HSM and the monitor (if applicable). A green LED on the front of the device will illuminate and the startup messages will be displayed on the monitor.

Power-up is complete when the SafeNet ProtectServer Network HSM login prompt appears:

Protect Server External 5.3.0
PSe-II login:
 

If you are using a monitor/keyboard, you can log in as pseoperator, admin or root. If you are using a serial connection, you can log in as pseoperator or admin.

If you log in as pseoperator or admin, you are placed in the PSE shell (PSESH), which provides a CLI for configuring and managing the appliance. See PSESH Command Reference.

If you log in as root, you can manually configure the network settings using standard Linux commands.

The default passwords for the root, admin, and pseoperator users are as follows:

User name Default password
root password
admin password
pseoperator password

CAUTION:  We strongly recommend that you enter a new password for the admin and root users. Please remember the passwords. There is no recovery option if you lose the system’s root password other than to obtain an RMA number, ship the unit back to Gemalto and have it re-imaged, which is not a warranty service.

Continue to Step 3: Run System Test