The Authorised state is required for functions involving clear text data.
Command: A (Authorise). Can be used in online, offline or secure state.
Function: To set the HSM into the
Authorised state.
The HSM prompts for either Smartcard entry or Passwords, as applicable.
Inputs: PIN (if
applicable): 4 to 8 alphanumeric characters.
Password (if applicable): 16 alphanumeric characters.
Outputs: Text messages as shown in examples.
Errors: Card not formatted – card is not formatted
Not a LMK card – card formatted for HSM settings or is a licence card
Smartcard error; command/return: 0003 – invalid PIN is entered
Invalid PIN; re-enter: - a PIN of less than 4 or greater than 8 is entered.
Data invalid; please re-enter: the password is an invalid length.
Example 1: Smartcard mode, with Echo on:
Online> A <Return>
First Officer:
Insert card and enter PIN: **** <Return>
Second Officer:
Insert card and enter PIN: ****** <Return>
AUTHORIZED
Online-AUTH>
Example 2: Password mode, with Echo off:
Online> A <Return>
First Officer:
Password: ************* <Return>
Second Officer:
Password: ***************** <Return> ß Password too long
DATA INVALID; PLEASE RE-ENTER: ************* <Return>
Online-AUTH>