nShield nToken v12.80 Install Guide
Introduction
The Entrust nToken increases the security of the connection between the client computer and an HSM, by proving to the HSM that the client is in possession of a hardware token that cannot be cloned.
About this guide
This guide includes:
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Installing the nToken. See Installing the module.
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Installing the Security World Software. See Installing the software.
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A description of the module status indicators. See Status indicators.
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Instructions about removing existing software. See Uninstalling existing software.
See the User Guide for more about, for example:
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Creating and managing a Security World
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Creating and using keys
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Card sets
For information on integrating Entrust nShield products with third-party enterprise applications, see https://www.entrust.com/digital-security/hsm.
Model numbers
The table below shows the different versions of the module. The letter x represents any single-digit integer. Model number
| Model number | Used for |
|---|---|
xC2021E-000 xC2023E-000 |
nToken PCIe |
Additional documentation
You can find additional documentation in the documentation directory of the installation media for your product.
For information about using the software, see the nShield Connect User Guide.
Entrust strongly recommends that you read the release notes at https://nshieldsupport.entrust.com.
These notes contain the latest information about your product.