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Measures reported by CrySrvStatusTest

CryptoServer HSM is a network appliance that ensures the security of cryptographic key material for servers and applications. The CryptoServer HSM is equipped with two batteries(Carrier battery and External battery) to ensure that no security-critical information is lost or deleted on the hardware security model when the device is switched off, or if operation is interrupted due to power failure. Since the batteries available in the CryptoServer are not rechargabale, andd if the batteries are exhausted, sensitive data will be automatically deleted which will become a burden on the administratros to rebuild the entire data. It is therefore essential to heep a constant vigil on the status of the battery. The CrySrvStatusTest, helps administrtors in this regard.

This test reports the overall status of the hardware components of the target CrytoServer HSM. The operational mode , temperature and battery status are also reported. Using this test, administrators can easily detect abnormalities if any, in the CryptoServer HSM and initiate remedial measures at the earliest.

Outputs of the test : One set of results for the target CryptoServer HSM device being monitored.

The measures made by this test are as follows:

Measurement Description Measurement Unit Interpretation
operationMode Indicates the current operational mode of the target device.   The values that this measure can report and their corresponding numeric values are as follows:

Numeric Value Measure Value
0 Power down
1 Alarm
2 Maintenance
3 Operational
4 Boot loader

Note:

By default, this measure reports the Measure Values discussed in the table above to indicate the operational mode of the target device. In the graph of the measure however, the operational state is indicated using the corresponding numeric equivalents only.
State Indicates the current state of the target device.   The values that this measure can report and their corresponding numeric values are as follows:

Numeric Value Measure Value
0 Max/Unknown
1 Blank
2 Manufactured
3 Produced
4 Initialized
5 Operational
6 Defect

Note:

By default, this measure reports the Measure Values discussed in the table above to indicate the current state of the target device. In the graph of the measure however, the global state is indicated using the corresponding numeric equivalents only.
temp Indicates the current temperature of the target device. Celsius The CryptoServer HSM is fully operational only if its internal temperature does not exceed or fall below a well defined operational temperature range.

An abnormally high value for this measure could be a cause for concern.
alarm_state Indicates the current alarm state of the target device.   The values that this measure can report and their corresponding numeric values are as follows:

Numeric Value Measure Value
0 Off
1 On

Note:

By default, this measure reports the Measure Values discussed in the table above to indicate the alarm state of the target device. In the graph of the measure however, the alarm state is indicated using the corresponding numeric equivalents only.
battery_state Indicates the curent battery state of the target device.   The values that this measure can report and their corresponding numeric values are as follows:

Numeric Value Measure Value
0 Absence
1 Low
2 OK

Note:

By default, this measure reports the Measure Values discussed in the table above to indicate the battery state of the target device. In the graph of the measure however, the battery state is indicated using the corresponding numeric equivalents only.
module_state Indicates the current module state of the target device.   The values that this measure can report and their corresponding numeric values are as follows:

Measure Value Numeric Value
0 Failed
1 OK

Note:

By default, this measure reports the Measure Values discussed in the table above to indicate the module state of the target device. In the graph of the measure however, the global state is indicated using the corresponding numeric equivalents only.