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HSM - "Unrecognized card" when enabling nShield Issuance HSM Features

Problem

An "Unknown card" message is encountered when attempting to enable features on the nShield Issuance HSM using the 'fet' command and an FEM card with the nShield Remote Administration Kit.


The Remote Administration Kit does not support use of an FEM card to enable features on an nShield Issuance HSM. The FEM card must be presented to the HSM using the card slot on the front panel of the HSM unit.