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Thales Luna PCIe HSM

Host access to cryptographic services via vendor client/APIs. This model-specific archival record distinguishes documented product facts from platform-level compatibility assumptions.

Original schematic illustration for Thales Luna PCIe HSM
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MODEL SCOPE: Thales Luna PCIe HSM. Confirm board revision, exact product label, firmware, bracket, and accessories before installation.

Reference specifications

Model identifierThales Luna PCIe HSM
Host busPCI Express; exact link width and card revision are product-specific.
Interfaces and protocolsHost access to cryptographic services via vendor client/APIs
Controller / chipsetLuna secure HSM; certification configuration-specific
Driver and operating-system notesThales Luna client/HSM software for listed server OS
Compatibility and archival notesHSM, not generic accelerator; preserve recovery material and check certification, firmware and tamper policy.

Compatibility, care & archival notes

  • HSM, not generic accelerator; preserve recovery material and check certification, firmware and tamper policy.
  • Record PCB/revision identifiers, subsystem IDs, firmware and supplied accessories; OEM and retail versions may differ.
  • Retain a verified backup and known-good driver/firmware before changing a working legacy configuration.

Sources & further reading

  1. Manufacturer — Thales — hardware security modules and Luna HSM familyVendor reference for the named model or family; confirm exact revision and current archived manual.
  2. PCI-SIG — PCI Express specificationsBus terminology; physical slot fit does not guarantee electrical compatibility.
  3. Linux kernel — PCI support documentationGeneral enumeration reference, not a promise of support for every device feature.