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Import SSL certificate data from an external flash

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You can import SSL certificate data from an external flash.

  1. If the Sensor is up and running, type shutdown from the Sensor CLI.

  2. Answer Y to the confirmation question.

  3. Wait a minute, and then turn off the Sensor.

  4. Insert the compact flash into the external flash receptacle on the Sensor (see the Sensor's Trellix Intrusion Prevention System Product Guide for an illustration of the location of the external flash port).

  5. Turn on the system.

  6. Once the system comes up, type importsensorcerts from the Sensor CLI.

  7. Once done, repeat the shutdown procedure as described in Step 1 through Step 3.

  8. Remove the external compact flash.

  9. Turn on the system and when it comes up it will establish trust with the Manager automatically.

    Note

    Never remove or insert the compact flash when the Sensor is turned on.