Introduction

This guide describes:

  • How to install and configure Entrust KeySafe 5.

  • The procedure to provision an nShield 5c 10G HSM on a network.

  • The procedure to enroll a client on the nShield 5c 10G HSM.

  • The procedure to upgrade the firmware on an nShield 5c 10G HSM.

When these procedures are completed, the combined solution helps support regulatory compliance by applying specific policies and documentation templates to security objects protected in KeySafe 5.

Product configuration

Entrust has successfully tested the nShield 5c 10G with Entrust KeySafe 5 in the following configurations:

Product Version

KeySafe 5

1.5.0

Operating System

Red Hat 9, Windows 2025, Ubuntu 24.04.4

Security World

13.6.14

nShield HSM hardware

nShield 5C 10G

FIPS 140 Level 3

No

Supported nShield hardware and software versions

Entrust has successfully tested with the following nShield hardware and software versions:

HSM Security World Software Firmware Image

nShield 5C 10G

13.6.14

13.4.5

14.0.4