Select the Hsm tab of the Configuration page to configure the connection with the HSM (Hardware Security Module).

Mandatory: Yes.

Number of sessions

The maximum number of concurrent PKCS #11 sessions on the HSM.

Mandatory: When the Vendor value is nshield or thales.

HSM PIN

The PIN (Personal Identification Number) of the HSM (Hardware Security Module). 

Mandatory: When the Vendor value is nshield or thales.

Token Label

The label of the HSM token that contains the private key for timestamp signing. 

Mandatory: When the Vendor value is nshield or thales.

Vendor

The vendor of the security module.

Vendor

Security module

​none

Built-in software PKCS #11 module.

nshield

nShield HSM. See HSM requirements for the supported models.

thales

Thales HSM. See HSM requirements for the supported models.

It is recommended to select a Hardware Security Module (HSM).

Mandatory: Yes.

Mandatory: Yes.