HP HP ProCurve Series 6600, Access Security Manual

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Configuring Secure Socket Layer (SSL)
Configuring the Switch for SSL Operation
Figure 9-4. Self-Signed Certificate generation via SSL WebAgent Screen
Generate a CA-Signed server host certificate with the
WebAgent
The installation of a CA-signed certificate involves interaction with other
entities and consists of three phases. The first phase is the creation of the CA
certificate request, which is then copied off from the switch for submission to
the certificate authority. The second phase is the actual submission process
that involves having the certificate authority verify the certificate request and
then digitally signing the request to generate a certificate response (the usable
server host certificate). The third phase is the download phase consisting of
pasting to the switch web server the certificate response, which is then
validated by the switch and put into use by enabling SSL.
To generate a certificate request from the WebAgent:
i. In the navigation pane, click on
Security
.
ii. Click on
SSL
.
iii. In the Web Management box, enable SSL if it is not already
checked.