Coprocessor Adapter enables secure Internet transactions.
Press Release Summary:
PCI Cryptographic Coprocessor Adapter provides hardware engine for Internet transactions including secure data exchange, verification, electronic signatures, and bulk data encryption and decryption. Cryptographic processes are performed within tamper-resistant enclosure on adapter, which meets FIPS PUB 140-1 standard for commercial cryptographic devices at Level 3.
Original Press Release:
IBM PCI Cryptographic Coprocessor Adapter Designed to Enable Secure Internet Transactions
Overview
The PCI Cryptographic Coprocessor Adapter is designed to provide
high-performance hardware engines for Internet transactions including:
o Secure data exchange
o Verification
o Electronic signatures
o Bulk data encryption and decryption
The cryptographic processes are performed within a tamper-resistant enclosure on the adapter, which meets the FIPS PUB 140-1 standard for commercial cryptographic devices at Level 3.
Key prerequisites
o Supported RS/6000® system with an available PCI slot
o AIX® 4.3.3 with appropriate updates (refer to the Software
requirements section)
The RS/6000 SP(TM) nodes also require IBM Parallel System Support
Programs for AIX (PSSP) V3.1.1 or 3.2.
Planned availability date
February 18, 2005
At a glance
PCI Cryptographic Coprocessor Adapter is designed to provide:
o Onboard, high-performance, secure hardware engines
o Secure data storage and retrieval
o Tamper-resistant enclosure on the adapter
o PKCS#11 or IBM Common Cryptographic Architecture (CCA) cryptographic implementation software
o Two-thirds length PCI adapter
For ordering, contact:
Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or the Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL Reference: YE001
