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Upgrading the SafeNet ProtectServer Network HSM

You can upgrade the SafeNet ProtectServer Network HSM to a later revision using USB media, such as USB memory sticks or a USB-connected CDROM drive.

To upgrade the HSM:

1.Select and download the desired SafeNet ProtectServer Network HSM image upgrade file from the SafeNet Web site at https://safenet.gemalto.com/.

2.Place the upgrade files onto the root directory of a USB memory stick or onto a CDROM.

3.Connect the CDROM drive or memory stick to any USB port on the back of the SafeNet ProtectServer Network HSM. The operating system maps the new hardware and adds a /etc/fstab entry.

4.The relevant directory is created in /media (examples: /media/usbflash, or /media/cdrecorder) but does not automount - complete with mount command (example: mount /media/usbflash).

5.Use unmount command to unmount when finished and the device is to be removed.

Note:  When mounting multiple devices at once, or mounting and unmounting many times in the same session, you might wish to check /etc/fstab to see where the device is associated.

Note:  The mount point will always default to the /media directory, but specific directories listed above (usbflash, cdrecorder) are just examples. The name can vary depending on the device capability and how it is detected.