Actions to take when a security warning is displayed

System Administrator Guide for VSP 5000 Series

Version
90-09-2x
Audience
anonymous
Part Number
MK-98RD9009-16

The security warning below might appear during a setting operation using SSL communications. This warning differs depending on the type of web browser.

  • For Microsoft Edge:

    Click Advanced and then Continue to <IP-address-or-host-name> (unsafe).

    Example for Microsoft Edge

    security warning in Microsoft Edge

  • For Google Chrome:

    Click Advanced, and then click Proceed to <IP-address> (unsafe).

    Example for Google Chrome


    security warning in Google Chrome

  • For Internet Explorer:

    Click Continue to this website (not recommended).

    Example for Internet Explorer

    security warning in Internet Explorer

If this security warning appears, take the following measures:
  • If this security warning appears after the microprogram replacement, the SSL certificate has been returned to default. In this case, upload the original SSL certificate.
  • The error code "ERR_CERT_AUTHORITY_INVALID" or the message "The security certificate presented by this website was not issued by a trusted authority" appears if the security certificate is not issued by a trusted certificate authority when connecting to an SSL-enabled Device Manager - Storage Navigator. Register the root certificate for the server in the trusted root certificate authority in the browser.
  • The error code "ERR_CERT_COMMON_NAME_INVALID" or the message "The security certificate presented by this website was issued for a different website's address." appears if an IP address or a host name specified in the URL does not match the CN (Common Name) or subjectAltName described in the security certificate. Verify that the CN (Common Name) or subjectAltName described in the security certificate is the same as the IP address or host name specified in the URL when connecting to Device Manager - Storage Navigator. If it is not the same, register the SVP host name for DNS or hosts file settings.

If no measure is taken, verify the security certificate sent from the server and make sure that the connection destination is the SVP as expected. After confirmation, take the following actions: