Configuration on BIG-IP

  1. To start, log in to the Configuration utility of F5 BIG-IP from the browser.

  2. On the Left Pane, go to System > Certificate Management > HSM Management > External HSM.

  3. In the General Properties, click on the dropdown and select the Vendor as auto, and set the PKCS11 Library Path to /opt/utimaco/lib/libcs_pkcs11_R3.so.

  4. In the Partitions, create a new Partition with the Name as auto and Password as 12345678.

  5. Click on Add to save credentials button and then click on the Finished button at the bottom.

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External HSM Management