Nortel Networks Adding a private key to the Nortel Snas 4050 using the CLI, Cfg/cert #/key

Chapter 11 Managing certificates 587

Adding a private key to the Nortel SNAS 4050 using the CLI

1Access the Certificate menu by using the /cfg/cert <cert id> command, where <cert id> is the certificate number.

Use the same certificate number you used when pasting the certificate.

2Copy the contents of the private key file.

a Locate the file containing the private key. Make sure the key file corresponds with the certificate file you received from the CA. The public key contained in the certificate works in concert with the related private key to handle SSL transactions.

b In a text editor, open the key file.

c Copy the entire contents, including the -----BEGIN RSA PRIVATE KEY----- and -----END RSA PRIVATE KEY----- lines.

3Add the private key.

a Enter the following command:

/cfg/cert #/key

b Paste the contents of the key file at the command prompt.

c Press Enter to create a new line, and then enter an ellipsis (...) to terminate.

d If the key is password protected, you are prompted to enter the password phrase. The password phrase required is the one you specified when saving or exporting the private key.

4Apply the changes.

The certificate and private key are now fully installed.

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