PowerFlex How to generate a certificate signing request (CSR)

Summary: A certificate signing request (CSR) includes information (such as domain name, locale) that certificate authorities require to provide a valid SSL certificate. After generating the CSR, download the encrypted text, and then submit it to a certificate authority. The certificate authority provides a valid SSL certificate for you to upload. ...

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Instructions

Steps

  1. On the menu bar, click Settings and then click Security.
  2. Click Appliance SSL Certificates.
    The Appliance SSL Certificates page opens.
  3. Click Generate Certificate Signing Request.
    1. In the Distinguished Name  (www.domain.com) box, enter a distinguished name in the format  (www.domain.com) (for example, dellpowerflex.com).
    2. In the Business Name box, enter a business name where the certificate is recorded.
    3. In the Department Name box, enter a department name of the organizational unit (for example, IT, HR, or Sales) for which the certificate is generated.
    4. In the Locality (Town/City) box, enter a locality name in which the organization is located.
    5. In the State (Province/Region) box, enter a state name in which the organization is located (do not abbreviate).
    6. From the Country list, select a country in which the organization is located.
    7. In the Email box, enter a valid email address.
    8. Click Generate.
  4. Click Download Certificate Signing Request, and then copy the text that is displayed. To receive a valid SSL certificate, submit this text to a certificate authority.

Additional Information

Dell PowerFlex 4.6.x Administration Guide | Dell US

Affected Products

PowerFlex appliance R650, PowerFlex appliance R640

Products

PowerFlex rack, VxFlex Ready Nodes, PowerFlex custom node, PowerFlex appliance R6525, PowerFlex appliance R660, PowerFlex appliance R6625, Powerflex appliance R750, PowerFlex appliance R760, PowerFlex appliance R7625, PowerFlex appliance R740XD , PowerFlex appliance R7525, PowerFlex appliance R840 ...
Article Properties
Article Number: 000278972
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 30 Jan 2025
Version:  1
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