The Authorised State

The Authorised state is required for functions involving clear text data.

Entering the Authorised State

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>