The HSM alarm circuitry should be turned on when the HSM is put into service. The alarms typically need to be turned off if the HSM is to be moved.
The HSM must be in the secure state to configure the alarms.
Enter CL <Return> (Configure aLarms) to initiate the following example in which both the temperature alarm and the motion alarm are turned on. User input is shown underlined. The option to save the alarm settings to Smartcard is selected.
Example:
Secure> CL <Return>
LMKs must be erased before proceeding.
Erase LMKs? [Y/N]: Y <Return>
Temperature Alarm [oN/ofF]: F <Return>
Motion Alarm [oN/ofF]: F <Return>
Save ALARM settings to smart card? [Y/N]: Y <Return>
Insert card and press ENTER: <Return>
ALARM settings saved to the smart card.