Configuring Secure Socket Layer (SSL)

Configuring the Switch for SSL Operation

Generate a Self-Signed Host Certificate with the Web browser interface

You can configure SSL from the web browser interface. For more information on how to access the web browser interface, refer to the chapter titled “Using the Web Browser Interface” in the Management and Configuration Guide for your switch.

To generate a self signed host certificate from the web browser interface:

i.Select the Security tab then the [SSL] button. The SSL configuration screen is divided into two halves. The left half is used for creating a new certificate key pair and (self-signed / CA-signed) certificate. The right half displays information on the currently installed certificate.

ii.Select the Create Certificate/Certificate Request radio button.

iii.Select Self-Signedin the Certificate Type drop-down list.

iv.Select the RSA Key Size desired. If you want to re-use the current certificate key, select Current from this list.

v.Fill in the remaining certificate arguments. (Refer to “Comments on Certificate Fields.” on page 7-11.)

vi.Click on the [Apply Changes] button to generate new certificate and key, if selected.

Note:

When generating a self-signed host certificate, if no key is present and the

 

current option is selected in the RSA key size box and error will be generated.

 

New key generation can take up to two minutes if the key queue is empty.

 

 

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