Configuring Secure Socket Layer (SSL)
General Operating Rules and Notes
Using the CLI interface to enable SSL
Syntax: [no]
Enables or disables SSL on the switch.
[port <
The TCP port number for SSL connections (default: 443). Important: See “Note on Port Number” on page
show config
Shows status of the SSL server. When enabled, web- management ssl appears in the config list.
To enable SSL on the switch
1.Generate a Host certificate if you have not already done so. (Refer to “2. Generate the Switch’s Server Host Certificate” on page
2.Execute the
To disable SSL on the switch, do either of the following:
■Execute no■Zeroize the switch’s host certificate or certificate key. (page
Using the Web Browser Interface to Enable SSL
To enable SSL on the switch
i.Proceed to the Security tab then the SSL button
ii.Select SSL Enable to on and enter the TCP port you desire to connect on.
iii.Click on the [Apply Changes] button to enable SSL on the port.
To disable SSL on the switch, do either of the following:
i.Proceed to the Security tab then the SSL button
ii.Select SSL Enable to off .
iii.Click on the [Apply Changes] button to enable SSL on the port.