Robust security using SSL/SSH

ETERNUS AF/ETERNUS DX supports SSL (Secure Socket Layer)/SSH (Secure Shell) for encryption and secure transfer of data over a network. Normal data transmission without encryption bears the risk of possible unauthorized accesses from malicious Web browsers/CLI^[1] that appear authorized while attempting to steal or alter data.

SSL enables secure transmission of important data using SSL server certification (public key and secret key) on both browser and web server. Note: Https (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol over SSL) used on the Web, applies this SSL encryption technology to http.
SSH encrypts data using common key cryptography (DES, AES) as it is forwarded from one computer to another via a TCP/IP network. By this and by also hiding the common key using public key cryptography, SSH achieves high data security.

Encrypted communication between ETERNUS storage and user terminals using these technologies prevents alteration and theft of important information.

• [1]
  An acronym for Command Line Interface. A user interface for device control using written commands. Used to prevent operational mistakes as well as enabling quick implementation of common operations based on scripts. (e.g. simple programs that list standard operational commands for setup and maintenance).
• [2]
  GUI: Acronym for Graphical User Interface. A user interface that provides intuitive manipulation using computer graphics and pointing devices rather than command lines.

Benefits

• Prevents data alteration and information theft.
• Prevents unauthorized access from identity thief.

Product Requirements

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