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Verimatrix CSM

The Verimatrix CSM provides certificate authority through its VCA module, a client interface through its VCI module and a key server through its VKS module:

  • VCA manages the creation and maintenance of all PKI certificates required for system operation.
  • VCI secures the interface between client devices and the headend server components.
  • VKS generates and manages master channel key requests.

About

This connector uses SNMP to monitor and control Verimatrix CSM device.

Version Info

Range Description DCF Integration Cassandra Compliant
1.0.0.x Initial version No Yes
1.3.6.x Based on 1.0.0.1 Added support for firmware version 3.6. No Yes
1.4.0.x Based on 1.3.6.1 Added support for firmware version 4.1. No Yes

Product Info

Range Supported Firmware Version
1.0.0.x N/A
1.3.6.x 3.6
1.4.0.x 4.1

Installation and configuration

Creation

SNMP Main Connection

This connector uses a Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) connection and requires the following input during element creation:

SNMP Connection:

  • IP Address/host: The polling IP of the device, e.g., 192.168.1.31.

SNMP Settings:

  • Port number: The port of the connected device, by default 161.
  • Get community string: The community string required to read from the device. The default value is public.
  • Set community string: The community string required to set to the device. The default value is public.

Usage

General Page

This page displays parameters such as the System Name, System Up Time, State, etc.

VCA Configuration

This page allows you to configure VCA module.

VCI Configuration

This page allows you to configure VCI module.

VKS Configuration

This page allows you to configure the VKS module.