Supported smart cards

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

Supported smart cards

When you install Windows XP or the Windows Server 2003 family, support for the following smart cards is included in the default installation.

Manufacturer	Model
Gemplus	GemSAFE 4k
Gemplus	GemSAFE 8k
Infineon	SICRYPT v2
Schlumberger	Cryptoflex 4k
Schlumberger	Cryptoflex 8k
Schlumberger	Cyberflex Access 16k

You do not need to configure anything on the client or server to use either of these cards. Cryptographic smart cards can only be obtained directly from the respective companies and not from Microsoft Corporation.

While support for these cards is included in Windows XP and the Windows Server 2003 family, other RSA-based cryptographic smart cards will also work with Windows XP and the Windows Server 2003 family, provided the card vendor has developed a cryptographic service provider (CSP) for the card using CryptoAPI and the Smart Card Software Developer's Kit, which is available through Microsoft Developer's Network (MSDN).

Smart card personal identification numbers (PINs) can be changed anytime the CSP displays the private key PIN dialog box. PIN management is the responsibility of the card CSP and the user. Windows XP and the Windows Server 2003 family do not manage PINs. For PIN management tools and instructions, contact the smart card vendor.