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KVL5000 Backup

WILLAMNEUMANN

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I have a KVL5000 for our agency and was wondering if there is a way to backup the stored keys in the event it malfunctions and need to replace it. I did get KSM4723 cable with my purchase. Appears to be a micro SD reader with KVL end on it.
 

OrangePelican

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The only official way I know of is to have a second KVL. I have never worked with a key management facility but I have a feeling that would probably also store keys. Motorola and the people who wrote the FIPS don’t want you to be able to store them on a computer etc. where they can be compromised.

You can technically get the key variables out of your KVL with a KFD Tool/Shield but that is not something you should be doing in a professional setting with keys used in public safety.
 
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