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HSM Slot Backup
There are two destinations to choose from for the HSM Slot backup:
Local HSM Backup Device
Remote HSM Backup Destination
For more information see HSM Backup Device
For the following procedure, make sure that a connected and initialized backup device and the required PED Keys are within reach.
Create a Backup
The HSM Slot backup is triggered from Webconf for each slot.
There are two options to trigger a backup:
Slot Backup via HSM Backup Management.
Slot Backup via Luna PCI HSM Configuration.
Only the first steps differ between the two approaches. As soon as the use of the backup device becomes relevant, the procedures are identical.
Slot Backup via HSM Backup Management
Log in to your Next Generation Hardware Appliance.
Open the Security page.
Backup for individual Slots:
In the section HSM Backup Management the Available Backup HSMs are listed and should state Ready.
In the Action column to the right click Backup Slot.
The HSM Slot Backup window opens that lists all available PCI Slots.
Select the Slot to be backed up.
Enter the Slot PIN.
Click Next Step to continue.
Follow the prompts and attend to the backup device. Run through and Finalize the HSM Slot Backup.
Slot Backup via Luna PCI HSM Configuration
Log in to your Next Generation Hardware Appliance.
Open the Security page.
Backup for individual Slots:
In the section Luna PCI HSM Configuration go to the Slot Management table.
Select the slot from which the backup is to be performed.
In the Action column, click Backup Slot for the individual slot.The HSM Slot Backup window opens.
If more than 1 backup device is connected, select the one to be used.
Enter the Slot PIN.
Click Next Step to continue.
Follow the prompts and attend to the backup device. Run through and Finalize the HSM Slot Backup.
Once the backup has been successfully completed, a backup copy will be displayed in the Recent Activities section on the Overview page in Webconf.