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Note – System services requiring you to enter an IP address are dependant on the
settings of the IPv4 Network and IPv6 Network options in the Network Properties
IP dialog. If both options are disabled, all services except SSL and Management
Server will be disabled.
FIGURE 5-12 System Services Dialog
Note – Use caution when disabling the Embedded GUI, GUI Mgmt, Telnet, SSL,
and SSH, as it is possible to disable all access to the switch except through a serial
connection.
■ Embedded GUI (Graphical User Interface) — allows users to point a browser at
the switch and run the QuickTools web applet.
■ GUI Mgmt — allows out-of-band management of the switch with Enterprise
Fabric Suite 2007. If disabled, the switch can not be specified as the entry
switch for a fabric in the Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007, but can still be managed
through an in-band connection.
■ SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) — provides secure encrypted communications
between the switch management application (GUI) and the switch. SSL must
be enabled for configuration of security and RADIUS servers with the switch
management application (GUI). SSL certificates are generated on the switch
with the switch date/time and validated with the workstation’s date/time. If