This topic explains the procedures for logging on to and logging out of HSM using the loginHSM and logoutHSM commands.
Feature description
The loginHSM command authenticates and grants access to HSM with a username and password.
The logoutHSM command terminates the session for the current user.
User types
The commands can be executed by the following user types. For detailed user descriptions, see HSM user permissions table.
Administrator (CO)
Cryptographic User (CU)
Preliminary Administrator (PRECO)
Syntax
Enter the command following the syntax provided below. To conceal your password, replace it with the -hpswd parameter and respond to the subsequent prompts. For additional information on parameters, refer to Parameters.
loginHSM <user-type> <user-name> <password |-hpswd>
logoutHSMParameters must be entered in the sequence specified by the syntax.
Examples
Logging on to HSM
cloudmgmt>loginHSM CO admin password loginHSM success on server 0(172.16.0.2)Logging out of HSM
cloudmgmt>logoutHSM logoutHSM success on server 0(172.16.0.2)
Parameters
Parameter name | Description | Required | Valid values |
<user-type> | User type | Yes |
Note For user descriptions, see HSM user permissions table. |
<user-name> | User name, this parameter is case-insensitive | Yes | No Special Requirements |
<password | -hpswd > | User password, this parameter is a string containing 7 to 32 characters. This value is case-sensitive. The password will be displayed in plaintext when typed. To hide the password, use the | Yes | No Special Requirements |