The browser you use to access the VCM web interface

If a component does not support TLS 1.2, you can use the VCM CLI or web interface to configure VCM to support all TLS versions.

To verify browser settings, see "Configuring browser support (on page 12)."

Enabling FIPS mode

FIPS mode is enabled by setting the DIP switch on the primary VC-Enet or FlexFabric module. To enable FIPS mode, see the latest HP Virtual Connect for c-Class BladeSystem Setup and Installation Guide in the Virtual Connect Information Library (http://www.hp.com/go/vc/manuals).

FIPS mode indicators (domain)

VCM indicates if the domain is in FIPS mode by displaying the following icon in the banner.

The VCM CLI prompt indicates if the domain is in FIPS mode by displaying the following prompt:

FIPS->

FIPS mode indicators (VC Ethernet modules)

If a module is not enabled with FIPS mode, it is displayed as incompatible. To identify an incompatible module, use the Interconnect Bays screen ("Ethernet Bay Summary (General Information) screen" on page 240).

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