AIX: Powerpath Certificate Expired for server.pem
Summary: The security certificate file (server.pem) in Powerpath has expired.
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Symptoms
The customer has a scanning tool that checks .pem encoded SSL certificates and it is reporting that the file /etc/opt/emcpower.pem has expired. Example below:
Certificates Expiring in the next 60 days
Host: test1234
Days To Expiration Certificate File Name
-680 /etc/opt/emcpower/server.pem
Days To Expiration Certificate File Name
-680 /etc/opt/emcpower/server.pem
Host: test5679
Days To Expiration Certificate File Name
-680 /etc/opt/emcpower/server.pem
Host: fmsawbap01
Cause
The .pem file in Powerpath for AIX version 6.0 sp1 and prior expired April 25th 2015.
Resolution
Option 1. The pem file included in Powerpath 6.1 has the correct/updated expiration date. If the customer can upgrade that will address the issue.
Option 2. Replace the existing pem file with the file from Powerpath 6.1 I have had the pem from 6.1 checked and validated by Powerpath engineering. This file is attached to the engineering ticket. Please call customer service to obtain the updated file.
Option 2. Replace the existing pem file with the file from Powerpath 6.1 I have had the pem from 6.1 checked and validated by Powerpath engineering. This file is attached to the engineering ticket. Please call customer service to obtain the updated file.
Affected Products
PowerPath for AIXProducts
PowerPath for AIXArticle Properties
Article Number: 000056390
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 17 Oct 2025
Version: 3
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