1.2.3 Activator Card and Feature Licensing (nCipher)

The Activator card (see Figure 1-5) enables HSM Module product features and is generated along with the license purchase. Installation instructions in this document show how to use this type of card.

Figure 1-5. Example of Activator Card
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This card is linked to the specific hardware module and must match the module serial number (see Figure 1-6). The Serial Number field shown on the back of the card must match the serial number of the module.

All features that can be enabled by this card are listed on the back of the card.

Figure 1-6. Back of the Activator Card
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Note: In addition to the Activation Cards, licensing features can be enabled using a file on disk or by entering an initialization bitstream from the keyboard. Additional licensing features can be added to the module later through a separate PO process.