Operation in WLD Mode
You must configure the Cryptoki Library to operate SafeNet ProtectToolkit-C in WLD mode.
The environment variable ET_PTKC_GENERAL_LIBRARY_MODE specifies the Cryptoki Library operating mode. This variable controls which PKCS #11 model is applied to slot and token usage
Valid values for this variable are NORMAL or WLD or HA. If this variable is not defined, or contains an invalid value, then SafeNet ProtectToolkit-C will operate in NORMAL PKCS #11 mode.
The HSM system appears to any application or utility operating in WLD mode as a collection of WLD virtual slots. The HSM physical slots are not accessible to applications or utilities operating in WLD mode.
While configuring the system, it is useful to configure WLD mode with a temporary configuration parameter first by entering set ET_PTKC_GENERAL_LIBRARY_MODE=WLD into a command prompt. Then, when configuration is stable, set the environment variable at the user or system configuration level.
It is possible to have some applications running in WLD mode and others running in NORMAL mode on the same platform. In this case, WLD mode will need to be set in both temporary environment variables and at either the user or system level appropriately. For example, if three applications are to operate in WLD mode and one application is to operate in NORMAL mode, then WLD mode should be set at the user or system level and NORMAL mode should be set in an environment variable operating in the context of the application using it.
If any changes need to be made to the system after configuration, the Library mode must be set to NORMAL so that the utilities can access the HSM slots directly.
To configure a basic WLD system across two SafeNet ProtectServer Network HSMs with IP addresses 192.168.1.100 and 192.168.1.101, where the participating tokens are labeled "TokName", set these configuration items
ET_PTKC_WLD_SLOT_0=TokName
ET_PTKC_GENERAL_LIBRARY_MODE=WLD
