Glossary term
.knxkeys
ets-secureAdvanced
Also known as
Keyring
Definition
ETS file extension containing the KNX Secure keys of a project (imported FDSK + derived runtime keys). Password-protected. Must be backed up separately from the project file.
Questions using this term
- A standard KNX end-of-works deliverable typically includes the .knxproj project file, printed documentation (topology, Group Address table, electrical schematics), functional-test reports, user training, and a separate .knxkeys keyring file when KNX Secure is used.13. Project best practices · Projektdokumentation
- The FDSK (Factory Default Setup Key) of a Secure device is a factory key, printed on the device as a QR code, that is used when the device is first integrated into ETS.9. KNX Secure · FDSK
- On highly sensitive KNX Secure installations (strategic sites, defence buildings), the keyring keys can be stored in a Hardware Security Module (HSM) attached to ETS, guaranteeing that the keys never leave the secure hardware even during download operations.X. KNX Secure · HSM (Hardware Security Module)
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