NOTE:
This section describes the following tasks:
The switch supports secure connections with Telnet and switch management
applications. The Secure SHell protocol (SSH) secures Telnet connections to the
switch. The Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) protocol secures switch connections to
the following management applications:
8.1
Managing SSL and SSH Services
Consider the following when enabling SSH and SSL services:
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Connection Security Configuration
SSH and SSL connection security require the Fabric Security license key. To
purchase a license key, contact your authorized maintenance provider or
authorized reseller.
Managing SSL and SSH Services
Displaying SSL and SSH Services
Creating an SSL Security Certificate
Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007
QuickTools
Application Programming Interface
Storage Management Initiative-Specification (SMI-S)
To establish a secure Telnet connection, your workstation must use an SSH
client.
To enable secure SSL connections, you must first synchronize the date and
time on the switch and workstation. Refer to
page
5-17.
The SSL service must be enabled to authenticate users through a RADIUS
server. Refer to
"Configuring a RADIUS Server on the Switch" on page
To disable SSL when using a user authentication RADIUS server, the
RADIUS server authentication order must be local.
Enabling SSL automatically creates a security certificate on the switch.
Section 8
"Setting the Date and Time" on
10-3.
8-1