Cryptographic Coprocessor delivers security-rich solution.
Press Release Summary:
Designed to support cryptographic functions for PCI-X bus xSeries 226 server, 4764 Model 001 PCI-X Cryptographic Coprocessor provides tamper-resistant and tamper-responding hardware that meets FIPS 140-2 Level 4 certification. Coprocessor delivers RSA algorithm-based digital signature generation and verification with keys up to 2,048 bits in length. It also provides SHA-1 hashing, triple- and single-DES encryption, as well as support for smart card applications.
Original Press Release:
IBM 4764 Model 001 PCI-X Cryptographic Coprocessor for IBM xSeries 226 - A Security-Rich Solution for On Demand Businesses
At a glance
The 4764 Model 001 PCI-X Cryptographic Coprocessor is a security-rich coprocessor with specialized electronics to support cryptographic functions for PCI-X bus IBM xSeries 226 server.
The PCI-X Cryptographic Coprocessor delivers the following features:
Tamper-resistant and tamper-responding hardware designed to meet FIPS 140-2 Level 4 certification
RSA algorithm-based digital signature generation and verification with keys up to 2048 bits in length
High-throughput Secure Hash algorithm (SHA-1) hashing, triple-DES and single-DES encryption for data integrity assurance and confidentiality
IBM-supplied and at no charge, support program feature
Support for smart card applications and Personal Identification Number (PIN) processing
For ordering, contact:
Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or IBM Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL (Reference: YE001).
Overview
The 4764 Model 001 PCI-X Cryptographic Coprocessor is designed to provide security-rich features and delivers high throughput for cryptographic functions on the IBM xSeries® 226 server. The cryptographic processes are performed within an enclosure on the board that is designed to conform to the Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140-2 level 4, the highest level of certification achievable for commercial cryptographic devices. An application for the FIPS 140-2 Validation Certificate has been filed with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
Support for the following 4764-001 functions are controlled by a Linux(TM) embedded operating system running on a PowerPC® microprocessor:
Data Encryption Standard (DES) and Triple-DES encryption
Widely used hashing algorithm, SHA-1, in hardware
Common RSA Public Key infrastructure algorithms
Advanced 2048-bit modular-exponentiation operations
True hardware Random Number Generation designed to improve performance
Pseudo Random Number Generation (PRNG)
IBM offers a Common Cryptographic Architecture (CCA) Support Program for the PCI-X Cryptographic Coprocessor, at no charge.
CCA for the PCI-X Cryptographic Coprocessor is an enhanced version of the CCA Support Program shipped with the 4758 PCI Cryptographic Coprocessor.
Key prerequisites
All versions of the xSeries 226 server with a minimum of one available PCI-X adapter slot
Either Windows(TM) Server 2003, Standard Edition, and later or SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9
Planned availability date
December 2, 2005
