A power cable suitable for the local mains connectors is supplied with each HSM. Plug the cable into the IEC style connector on the power module at the rear of the HSM. There is no on/off switch on the HSM, so it is ready to operate when it is connected and power is turned-on.
If a Console terminal is connected to the HSM when power is applied or when the HSM is reset using the RESET button on the front panel, the following booting up message is displayed:
The HSM is booting up, please wait...
Booting complete.
Secure>
The booting up message may include an error message, as shown:
The HSM is booting up, please wait...
LMK File read error
Old LMK File read error
Booting complete.
Secure>
The booting up message may be preceded by a few spurious characters. These can be ignored.