What's new for V5R4

 

This topic provides the latest information regarding new cryptographic software and hardware, and added features to the existing cryptographic hardware options for your system running the i5/OS^® operating system.

 

IBM 4764 Cryptographic Coprocessor added

The IBM^® 4764 Cryptographic Coprocessor joins the IBM family of cryptographic hardware options. You can order the 4764 Cryptographic Coprocessor by specifying a Hardware Feature code 4806. See Requirements for prerequisites, in addition to the list of systems with which you can use this coprocessor.

 

5722-AC3 Cryptographic Access Provider withdrawn

The Cryptographic Access Provider (5722-AC3) product is no longer required to enable data encryption on systems running the i5/OS V5R4 operating system. The Cryptographic Access Provider product has been withdrawn and its functions are now part of the i5/OS operating system. This means that this product is no longer a prerequisite for some of the tasks included in this information.

 

Cryptographic Services APIs function added

Key management function has been added to the i5/OS V5R4M0 Cryptographic Services APIs which help you securely store and handle cryptographic keys. See the API documentation for more information.

 

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To find other information about what's new or changed this release, see the Memo to users.

 

Parent topic:

Cryptography