Steps for loading TKE workstation crypto adapter master key parts
from a TKE or EP11 smart card are as follows:
- From the Master Key pull-down menu, select DES/PKA Master Keys or AES Master Key, and then select Smart Card Parts. You are prompted to insert a TKE or EP11 smart card into smart card reader 2. A Smart Card Master Key Parts panel is displayed. Any TKE workstation crypto adapter master key parts stored on the smart card are listed in the container. The smart card description is displayed. Ensure that this is the correct smart card you want to work with.
- Highlight the key part you want to load into the selected TKE
workstation crypto adapter new master key register. Click Load.
You are prompted for the PIN of the smart card inserted in smart card
reader 2. Figure 1. Master Key Part Smart Card panel — loading a Crypto Adapter key part from a smart card
- A secure session is established between the TKE workstation
crypto adapter and the smart card. A pop-up message displays, indicating
that the key part was successfully loaded.Figure 2. Master key part successfully loaded
- Repeat steps 1 through 3 to load additional key parts into the
TKE workstation crypto adapter new master key register. If the key
parts are on different smart cards, remove the smart card from smart
card reader 2 and insert the smart card that contains the next key
part to load. Note: Key parts must be loaded in order. Specifically, a first key part must be loaded first (Key Part: Crypto Adapter master key part, first) and the last key part (Key Part: Crypto Adapter master key part, last) must be loaded last.