A P P E N D I X E

Manual Pages

This appendix provides descriptions of the Sun Crypto Accelerator 4000 board commands and lists the online manual pages for each. The commands in this appendix are included with the Sun Crypto Accelerator 4000 software.

The online manual pages can be viewed with the following command:

man -M /opt/SUNWconn/man page

TABLE E-1lists and describes the available online manual pages.

TABLE E-1Sun Crypto Accelerator 4000 Online Manual Pages

man page

Description

 

 

vca(7d)

The vca device driver is a leaf driver that provides access control to

 

the underlying hardware cryptographic accelerator.

 

The vca driver requires the presence of layered software for

 

applications and kernel clients to access the provided services.

vcad(1m)

The vcad daemon provides keystore services.

vcaadm(1m)

vcaadm is the administration program for the Sun Crypto

 

Accelerator 4000. The vcaadm command is used to manually

 

manipulate the configuration, account, and keying databases

 

associated with the Sun Crypto Accelerator 4000 board.

 

vcaadm handles sensitive cryptographic key information.

vcadiag(1m)

vcadiag is a utility that allows root users to reset Sun Crypto

 

Accelerator 4000 boards and to zeroize key material. This utility also

 

allows root users to perform basic diagnostics.

kcl2(7d)

kcl2 is a kernel module that provides support for cryptographic

 

hardware drivers.

 

 

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4000 specifications

Sun Microsystems, a pivotal player in the computing industry during the late 20th and early 21st centuries, was renowned for its innovative hardware and software solutions. Among its notable offerings were the Sun-6000, Sun-5000, and Sun-4000 series, powerful workstations and servers designed for a range of enterprise-level applications.

The Sun-6000 series, introduced in the early 1990s, marked a significant advancement in computing performance. These systems were built on the SPARC architecture, which facilitated high levels of processing power and multitasking capabilities. One of the main features of the 6000 series was its scalability, allowing organizations to increase their processing power by adding more modules. It also offered robust graphics performance, making it ideal for scientific visualization and complex data analysis.

Next in line was the Sun-5000 series. Launched shortly after the 6000 series, the 5000 line was celebrated for its reliability and ease of management. This series emphasized a balanced architecture, which combined processing capabilities with ample memory and storage options. Key characteristics included support for multiple processors, leading to improved performance for demanding applications. Additionally, the 5000 systems featured advanced input/output capabilities, ensuring fast data transfers—crucial for database applications and web servers.

Finally, the Sun-4000 series targeted businesses seeking affordable yet potent computing solutions. These servers boasted a modular design, allowing for easy upgrades and maintenance. The 4000 series was particularly notable for its support for various operating systems, including SunOS and Solaris. These systems were engineered to handle a range of workloads, from enterprise resource planning to web hosting, while still fitting into a value-driven budget.

Across all three series, Sun Microsystems prioritized compatibility and integration, ensuring that each system offered seamless connectivity with Sun's software solutions and third-party applications. Their commitment to open standards and interoperability set them apart in the competitive landscape of enterprise computing. Additionally, the use of high-quality components lent the systems durability, making them a wise investment for organizations looking to future-proof their IT infrastructure.

In summary, the Sun-6000, 5000, and 4000 series exemplified Sun Microsystems' ethos of innovation and reliability. These powerful systems catered to diverse business needs, setting benchmarks in performance and functionality that continue to influence modern computing.
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