Connectrix Brocade B-Series: Are Self-signed syslog certificates supported in Fabric OS

Summary: Self-signed syslog switch certificates are supported in Fabric OS. as long as the certificate is created on another system (read: server) which has OpenSSL support. Or if a customer wants to have a secure syslog, it also can be a CA signed certificate. ...

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Symptoms

Self-signed syslog switch certificates are supported in Fabric OS.
As long as the self-signed certificate is created on another system (read: server) which has OpenSSL support.

Alternative if a customer wants to have a secure syslog, it also can be CA signed certificate.

Cause

Supported in Fabric OS.

Resolution

Self-signed syslog switch certificates are supported in Fabric OS.
As long as the self-signed certificate is created on another system (read: server) which has OpenSSL support.

Alternatively Customer can use a CA signed for secure syslog.


(Product Enhancement RFE # CBS-108.)

Affected Products

Connectrix B-Series, Connectrix B-Series Software
Article Properties
Article Number: 000202364
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 29 Jul 2025
Version:  10
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