How to access Storage Center Web Interface when Java certificate is expired

Summary: Visual guide and steps to access Storage Center when the Java certificate is expired

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Symptoms

If the Storage Center version has an expired Java security certificate, you will not be able to log into the Web UI, unless the Storage Center OS is upgraded to newer version that has a current certificate or the management IP is added to the Java Exception Site List.
 
Dell Storage Manager (DSM) is the preferred management interface for managing Storage Center arrays and is not impacted by an expired Java security certificate.
 
Below is  sample error message when the Java security certificate is expired
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Resolution

To add the management IP to the Exception Site List, refer to this article or follow the steps below.
https://www.java.com/en/download/faq/exception_sitelist.xml

  1.   Open the Java Control Panel on management system
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2.   Click on the Security tab.
       Click on Edit Site List.
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3.  Enter the Storage Center’s management IP address in this format:  https://x.x.x.x
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Affected Products

Compellent (SC, SCv & FS Series), Dell Compellent SC4020, Dell Storage SC8000, Dell Compellent Series 40, Dell Storage SC9000
Article Properties
Article Number: 000142151
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 21 Feb 2021
Version:  3
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