Model Specifications


SignServer Hardware Appliance offers a complete feature set for your signing solution. It is based on SignServer Enterprise with extensive support for several signing use cases including code, document, and time-stamping and the corresponding signature formats. The high-performance hardware and a built-in FIPS 140-2 Level 3, certified Hardware Security Module (HSM) provides maximum control and security.

SignServer Appliance Models

Depending on your requirements, we offer different SignServer Appliance models to address your needs. All models include SignServer Enterprise. 

SignServer Document Signing Hardware Appliance

The SignServer Document Signing model supports document signing formats such as PDF, XML, and CMS. This model also includes Time Stamp Authority (TSA) functionality.

The SignServer Document Signing Hardware Appliance model can be delivered with a standard performance HSM or a high-speed performance HSM.   

SignServer Code Signing Hardware Appliance

The SignServer Code Signing model offers the capability to sign different types of code, such as Windows executables, Java applications/libraries, Android applications, firmware for hardware devices, drivers, and apps. This model also includes Time Stamp Authority (TSA) functionality.

The SignServer Code Signing Hardware Appliance model can be delivered with a standard performance HSM or a high-speed performance HSM.   

SignServer TSA Hardware Appliance

The SignServer Time Stamp Authority (TSA) Hardware Appliance supports both RFC 3161 and MS Authenticode time-stamps and includes monitoring of time synchronization compliant with the strictest regulations. Time-stamps are generally used together with document and code signing to provide proof that a document and/or code existed before a certain time, and can also be used together with advanced signatures to ensure long-term validation of archives.

The SignServer TSA Hardware Appliance model can be delivered with a standard performance HSM or a high-speed performance HSM.   

SignServer ePassport Hardware Appliance

The SignServer ePassport (ePass) Hardware Appliance delivers Machine Readable Travel Document (MRTD) signing. MRTD is implemented worldwide within electronic passports mandated by ICAO. This model is used both for MRTD signing and for CSCA Master List signing.

The SignServer ePassport Hardware Appliance can be delivered with an entry-level performance HSM or a high-speed performance HSM.   

Model Comparison Overview

The following provides a model comparison overview.

SignServer Appliance

Document
Signing

Code
Signing

Time Stamp Authority

Document, Code & Time Stamp Authority

ePassport Signing

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Use Case 

Document Signing

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Code Signing


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Time Stamp Authority

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ePassport





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Key Features

Secure & Automated Backup Mechanism

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2 Factor Authentication

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FIPS 140-2 Level 3 validated HSM inside

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Standard or High-speed performance HSM inside

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Dedicated Mng & App Interfaces

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High Availability

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SNMP, Syslog, Audit Log

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Accessories

SmartCards

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10

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PinPad Reader

1

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External Battery Adapter**

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Performance (transactions/sec)*

Standard performance HSM

High-speed performance HSM

File Size

Plain Signing

Transactions per second (Audit log on / Audit log off) 

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RSA 2048 SHA 256 with RSA

59/73

355/526


ECDSA secp256r1 SHA256withECDSA

171/238

331/432


Time Stamp Authority (TSA)

Transactions per second (Audit log on / Audit log off) 

N/A

RSA 2048 SHA 256 with RSA

59/74

303/893


ECDSA secp256r1 SHA256withECDSA

170/258

296/625


PDF Signing

Transactions per second (Audit log on / Audit log off) 

15 kB

RSA 2048 SHA 256 with RSA

60/72

304/671


Authenticode Signing

Transactions per second (Audit log on / Audit log off) 

1 MB

RSA 2048 SHA 256 with RSA

13/15

47/49


ECDSA secp256r1 SHA256withECDSA

15/15

46/47


*The Performance overview displays the performance (signing transactions per second) with activated signed Audit log versus deactivated Audit log.

** Accessories: External Battery Adapter must be provided with a battery (battery is not included) and put into immediate operation! This is absolutely necessary to support the internal battery of the HSM, even if the Hardware Appliance has not yet been put into operation or has been switched off again!