Configure the Cryptographic Coprocessor for use with i5/OS applications

This topic lists the steps needed to make Cryptographic Coprocessors ready for use with an i5/OS™ application.

To install the Cryptographic Coprocessor and prerequisite software, you must do the following:

Install the Coprocessor in your server.
For feature 4801, install your Cryptographic Coprocessor, as instructed in the 4801 PCI Cryptographic Coprocessor Card Instructions that are shipped with your Cryptographic Coprocessor.
Install i5/OS Option 35 CCA CSP.
Set i5/OS object authorities for secure access.
Use your web browser to go to the System Tasks page at http://server-name:2001.
Configure the Coprocessor.
Write your application to use the Cryptographic Coprocessor.

Note: If you plan to use multiple cards for your i5/OS applications, see Manage multiple Cryptographic Coprocessors.