HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 5.0.0 Command Reference Guide (AA-RW1MA-TE, May 2005)

Fabric OS 5.0.0 command reference guide 409
Creates public key infrastructure (PKI) objects.
Synopsis
pkicreate
Availability
admin
Description
Use this command in nonsecure mode to create PKI objects:
• Switch private key and CSR
• Private key pass-phrase
• Install root certificate
This command does not create the switch certificate. The switch certificate should be obtained offline from
Certificate Authority.
In secure mode, this command exits with a warning and does not create PKI objects.
Operands
none
Examples
To create PKI objects in nonsecure mode:
If run in secure mode, the following error message is displayed:
See also
pkiRemove
pkiShow
pkiCreate
switch:admin> pkicreate
Installing Private Key and Csr...
Switch key pair and CSR generated...
Installing Root Certificate...
switch:admin> pkicreate
Warning !! Switch is in secure mode.
Cannot create new Pki Objects. Exiting...