Supermicro SSE-G2252, User Manual

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Chapter 13: Security Measures
Configuring HTTPS
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If you enable HTTPS, you must indicate this in the URL that you specify
in your browser: https:// device [: port_number ]
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When you start HTTPS, the connection is established in this way:
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The client authenticates the server using the server’s digital
certificate.
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The client and server negotiate a set of security protocols to use for
the connection.
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The client and server generate session keys for encrypting and
decrypting data.
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The client and server establish a secure encrypted connection.
A padlock icon should appear in the status bar for Internet Explorer 8,
Mozilla Firefox 36, or Google Chrome 41, or more recent versions.
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The following web browsers and operating systems currently support
HTTPS:
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To specify a secure-site certificate, see “Replacing the Default Secure-
site Certificate” on page 293 .
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OTE
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Users are automatically logged off of the HTTP server or HTTPS
server if no input is detected for 600 seconds.
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OTE
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Connection to the web interface is not supported for HTTPS using an
IPv6 link local address.
P
ARAMETERS
These parameters are displayed:
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HTTPS Status – Allows you to enable/disable the HTTPS server feature
on the switch. (Default: Enabled)
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HTTPS Port
– Specifies the TCP port number used for HTTPS
connection to the switch’s web interface. (Default: Port 443)
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EB
I
NTERFACE
To configure HTTPS:
1.
Click Security, HTTPS.
Table 13-2: HTTPS System Support
Web Browser Operating System
Internet Explorer 8.x or later Windows 98,Windows NT (with service pack 6a),
Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8
Mozilla Firefox 36 or later Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8, Linux
Google Chrome 41 or later Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8