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netHSM 2000Shared security module

nCipher netHSM enables you to deploy powerful encryption across your enterprise. It gives you greater control over critical information and who has access to it.

nCipher netHSM can form the core of a wide-reaching security strategy. Once you’ve added it to your network, it provides encryption and digital signing services for your most sensitive systems and applications.

By eliminating the need to purchase multiple modules and install them on different servers, nCipher netHSM keeps deployment and operation costs low. It is designed to easily fit your existing infrastructure and scale to meet your encryption needs as they grow.

 

Benefits

  • Provides scalable and flexible encryption management
  • Controls access to critical information
  • Integrates with existing applications
 

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Strong, centralized protection
nCipher netHSM enables you to centralize the management of your encryption keys and functions by providing services for multiple servers.

Secure processing
Encryption, decryption, digital signing and data processing take place securely within the device. This provides a trustworthy environment for critical executable code and sensitive information.

Validated security
The security features of nCipher netHSM are FIPS-validated and under evaluation for Common Criteria. That means it’s preapproved for use in public sector and high-security environments.

Easy integration
Integrates with leading enterprise applications out of the box, so deployment is fast and cost-effective.

Ready for web services
Handles increasing demand for shared encryption services in service-oriented architectures (SOAs).

Flexibility
The standards-based nCipher netHSM supports virtualized servers, making it highly flexible and scalable.

 

Available speed variants

  • nCipher netHSM 500
  • nCipher netHSM 2000

Ports

  • 2 x 10/100 Ethernet (RJ45)
  • PS/2 keyboard

User interface

  • Matrix LCD
  • 1 x menu dial
  • 2 x soft keys

Operating systems
Systems running the following operating systems can leverage nCipher netHSM, both with and without nCipher nToken cards.

  • AIX
  • HP-UX
  • Linux
  • Solaris
  • Windows

Please contact the nCipher sales team for information on compatibility with specific OS versions and patch levels.

Third-party applications
For more information on vendors providing applications compatible with nCipher hardware, please visit the nCipher Partners section.

Developer solutions
nCipher offers a range of developer solutions to integrate nCipher HSMs into custom applications.

Cryptographic algorithms
Algorithms supported by nCipher HSMs include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Symmetric ciphers
    • AES
    • ARC4 (compatible with RC4)
    • DES
    • TripleDES
  • Public key ciphers
    • DSA
    • ElGamal
    • RSA
    • ECC (optional)
  • Key exchange mechanisms
    • Diffie-Hellman
    • DES/TripleDES XOR
  • Hash and HMAC functions
    • MD2
    • MD5
    • RIPEMD 160
    • SHA-2
    • SHA-1

Note: Not all algorithms are available in FIPS 140-2 Level 3 mode.

Optional features overview

  • nCipher Remote Operator
  • nCipher Secure Execution Engine (SEE)
  • ISO Smart Card support
  • nCipher payShield Option Pack
  • KCDSA (available only in South Korea)
  • Elliptic Curve (ECC) Activation

Physical specifications

  • Weight: 14.1 lbs (6.4 kg)
  • Dimensions: Standard 1U rack mount, depth 17 1/4" (438mm)
  • Input voltage: 100-240V AC auto switching 50-60 Hz (nominal)
  • Maximum power consumption: 460 watts (4 amps at 115V AC)

Operating environment

  • Operational temperature: 10-35 degrees Celsius
  • Relative humidity: 10%-85%, non-condensing

Certifications

  • Security features of nCipher HSMs are certified for FIPS 140-2 Level 3. More information.
  • nCipher HSMs are undergoing Common Criteria EAL4+ evaluation through the Common Criteria Evaluation and Certification Scheme. Progress can be monitored here.
  • Certified for Microsoft Windows 2008
  • Information on RoHS compliance
 

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