S0C6 abend TSSMAINT formatting AES 256 password encrypted security file

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Issue/Introduction

Receiving an S0C6 abend running TSSMAINT to format a security file that supports AES 256 password encryption.

Environment

Release:
Component: TSSMVS

Resolution

Hardware support for AES 256 by the CPU is a requirement. If the hardware doesn't support AES 256, a S0C6 abend will occur. Use DES encryption.