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System z kernel features - Crypto
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Support for large random numbers (kernel 2.6.25)
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Allow user space applications to access large amounts of truly random data.
The random data source is the built-in hardware random number generator on
the CEX2C cards.
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Generic algorithm fallback (kernel 2.6.25)
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Use software implementation of the in-kernel crypto library for key lengths not
supported by hardware
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Without the fallback support it is not possible to use in-kernel crypto with a key
length that is not supported by the hardware module.
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