This topic explains the use of the getAttribute command to retrieve key attributes on HSM.
Feature description
The getAttribute command retrieves the attribute values of a key and saves them to a file. For detailed information on key attributes, see Key Attribute Constants.
Prior to executing this command, ensure you have initiated the key_mgmt_tool and logged on to HSM as a CU.
Syntax
Enter parameters as per the following syntax. For descriptions of the parameters, refer to Parameters.
getAttribute -o <key handle>
-a <attribute constant>
-out <file>Parameters must be entered in the sequence outlined in the syntax.
Example
Below is an example demonstrating how to obtain all attributes of a key with handle 6 and record them in the file attr_6.
Command: getAttribute -o 6 -a 512 -out attr_6
Attribute size: 554, count: 24
Written to: attr_6 file
Cfm3GetAttribute returned: 0x00 : HSM Return: SUCCESSParameters
Parameter Name | Description | Required | Valid Values |
-o | Specifies the key handle. | Yes | No Special Requirements |
-a | Specifies the attribute constant of the key. | Yes | Refer to Key Attribute Constants for attribute details. |
-out | Specifies the file name for saving the output data. | Yes | No Special Requirements |