Feature And Software Version Compatibility; Fips Compliance; Ssl Configuration Task List; Configuring An Ssl Server Policy - HPE FlexFabric 7900 Series Security Configuration Manual

Figure 24 SSL protocol stack
The following describes the major functions of SSL protocols:
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SSL record protocol—Fragments data received from the upper layer, computes and adds
MAC to the data, and encrypts the data.
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SSL handshake protocol—Negotiates the cipher suite used for secure communication,
authenticates the server and client, and securely exchanges the keys between the server and
client. The cipher suite that needs to be negotiated includes the symmetric encryption algorithm,
key exchange algorithm, and MAC algorithm.
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SSL change cipher spec protocol—Notifies the receiver that subsequent packets are to be
protected based on the negotiated cipher suite and key.
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SSL alert protocol—Sends alert messages to the receiving party. An alert message contains
the alert severity level and a description.

Feature and software version compatibility

The SSL feature is available in Release 2137 and later versions.

FIPS compliance

The device supports the FIPS mode that complies with NIST FIPS 140-2 requirements. Support for
features, commands, and parameters might differ in FIPS mode (see "Configuring FIPS") and
non-FIPS mode.

SSL configuration task list

Tasks at a glance

Configuring an SSL server policy

Configuring an SSL client policy
Configuring an SSL server policy
An SSL server policy is a set of SSL parameters used by the SSL server. An SSL server policy takes
effect only after it is associated with an application such as HTTPS.
Remarks
Perform this configuration task on the SSL server.
Perform this configuration task on the SSL client.
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