Quantum DXi6900 User Manual page 337

Chapter 9: Configuration
System
To enable or disable SSL:
1. Under SSL Properties, select the Enable SSL option to enable SSL.
Or select the Disable SSL option to disable SSL.
Note: The default setting is disabled.
2. Click Apply.
Server Authentication Warnings
Enabling SSL with the default Quantum certificate allows you to securely communicate with the DXi6900
Web-based interface using SSL encryption. However, you may receive a warning from your Web browser
and network security scanners stating that the server you are attempting to connect to does not match the
server embedded within the certificate.
This is expected behavior because the default certificate can only be used for encryption and not server
authentication. Quantum recommends the default Quantum certificate be replaced with your own official
certificate specific to your DXi system. You can install your own custom certificate in order to take advantage
of server authentication in addition to encrypted communication.
To suppress server authentication warnings for the default certificate:
Internet Explorer - If a dialog box displays warning you of a possible certificate error, add the IP address
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for the DXi6900 to the Trusted Sites list (Tools > Internet Options > Security > Trusted Sites). If
subsequent warning pages display along with an option to close your Web browser or continue to the
Web site, click Continue. This suppresses the warnings until you restart your Web browser.
Firefox - If the Secure Connection Failed dialog box displays, click the link at the bottom of the dialog
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box and follow the instructions to add an exception for your DXi6900.
Installing an SSL Certificate
You can purchase and install your own custom SSL certificate in order to take advantage of server
authentication in addition to encrypted communication on the DXi6900.
To install an SSL certificate:
1. Under Certificate, click New.
The Install New Certificate page displays (see
Quantum DXi6900 User's Guide
Figure 215 on the next page).
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