HP ProCurve 5300xl Series Access Security Guide

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Configuring Secure Socket Layer (SSL)
Contents
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Prerequisite for Using SSL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Steps for Configuring and Using SSL for Switch and Client
Authentication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
General Operating Rules and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Configuring the Switch for SSL Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
1. Assigning a Local Login (Operator) and Enable (Manager)
Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
2. Generating the Switch’s Server Host Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
3. Enabling SSL on the Switch and Anticipating SSL Browser
Contact Behavior
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
Common Errors in SSL setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21
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HP ProCurve 5300xl Series Specifications

General

Brand	HP
Model	ProCurve 5300xl Series
Category	Switch
Language	English