KMF and KMC (Encryption Key Distribution)

hoser · Post by **hoser** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 7:42 am

Anybody using the Motorola Key-Management Controller (KMC) out there?

I am told it is no longer available from Motorola and the Key Management Facility (KMF) System is the only thing offered now by big M.

The KMC seemed like an easy way to distribute keys to keyloader over the phone line.

The KMF product is a little overkill and VERY pricy for soley this function.

Post by **batdude** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 9:45 am

i remember reading in a sales brochure that you could attach a modem to a KVL and transfer a key loader to loader via the modem - no KMF required.... kinda like a remote clone.

KMC's were pretty rare, i've only seen one....old ass IBM POS.

doug

hoser · Post by **hoser** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 10:41 am

Anybody know what compnenets actually made up a complete KMC system?

I know their was a 2400bps MODEM and cables...but was their a controller or computer involved?

Cipher77 · Post by **Cipher77** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 8:59 pm

TO the best of my knowledge, A KMC works in conjunction with a CIU & it is a computer controller that runs on a UNIX platform.