Hypercom ICE 5700 manual Security, Keyboard, PIN Pad

Hardware Information

Security

Tamper resistance is provided through the use of intrusion detectors and a secure CPU/RAM module that is housed in a sealed metal case. PIN encryption, MAC-ing, encryption key storage, and management are performed in a separate secure co-processor with its own internal RAM. The ICE 5700 terminal supports as many as four integrated Security Access Modules (SAMs) for various smart card solutions.

Keyboard

The keyboard consists of 12 keys: 10 numeric and 2 control keys.

The keyboard provides:

nButtons sized to meet various cardholder needs

Audible signals that notify the cardholder of the action being taken

Figure 1-2. Standard keyboard

PIN Pad

The ICE 5700 is a terminal and a PIN pad. The terminal contains all the necessary security features required for secure PIN encryption and message authentication. By allowing transaction entry and PIN entry through the same device, the ICE 5700 reduces cost and footprint. Additionally, the ICE 5700 features a touch-screen. This allows the customer to activate complex applications.

940310-001, rev. A Hypercom Corporation 1-3