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40 IBM System p5 520 and 520Q Technical Overview and Introduction
In many cases, the 5723 asynchronous adapter is configured to supply a backup HACMP
heartbeat. In these cases, a serial cable (FC 3927 or FC 3928) must be also configured. Both
of these serial cables and the 5723 adapter have 9-pin connectors.
2.6.9 PCI-X Cryptographic Coprocessor
The PCI-X Cryptographic Coprocessor (FIPS 4) (FC 4764) for selected System p servers
provides both cryptographic coprocessor and secure-key cryptographic accelerator functions
in a single PCI-X card. The coprocessor functions are targeted to banking and finance
applications. Financial PIN processing and credit card functions are provided. EMV is a
standard for integrated chip-based credit cards. The securekey accelerator functions are
targeted to improving the performance of Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) transactions. The
FC 4764 provides the security and performance required to support On Demand Business
and emerging digital signature application.
The PCI-X Cryptographic Coprocessor (FIPS 4) (FC 4764) for selected System p servers
provides both cryptographic coprocessor and secure-key cryptographic accelerator functions
in a single PCI-X card. The FC 4764 provides secure storage of cryptographic keys in a
tamper resistant hardware security module (HSM), which is designed to meet FIPS 140
security requirements. FIPS 140 is a U.S. Government National Institute of Standards &
Technology (NIST)-administered standard and certification program for cryptographic
modules. The firmware for the FC 4764 is available on a separately ordered and distributed
CD. This firmware is an LPO product: 5733-CY1 Cryptographic Device Manager. The FC
4764 also requires LPP 5722-AC3 Cryptographic Access Provider to enable data encryption.
2.6.10 Additional support for PCI-X adapters you own
The lists of the major PCI-X adapters that you can configure in a p5-520 or p5-520Q when
you build an initial configuration order are described in 2.6.1, “LAN adapters” on page 35
through 2.6.8, “Asynchronous PCI-X adapters” on page 39. The list of all the supported PCI-X
adapters, with the related support for additional external devices, is more extended.
If you would like to use PCI-X adapters you already own, contact your IBM service
representative to verify whether those adapters are supported.
2.6.11 Internal system ports
The system ports S1 and S2, at the rear of the system, are only available if the system is not
managed using a Hardware Management Console (HMC). In this case, the S1 and S2 ports
support the attachment of a serial console and a modem and are of limited function.
If an HMC is connected, a
virtual serial console is provided by the HMC (logical device vsa0
under AIX 5L), and you can also connect a modem to the HMC. The S1 and S2 ports are not
usable in this case.
If you need serial port function, optional PCI adapters are available. For more information,
see 2.6.8, “Asynchronous PCI-X adapters” on page 39.
Note: This feature has country-specific usage. Refer to the IBM representatives in your
country for availability or restrictions.