whether a product defect exists. Defects are not accepted for cosmetic differences between browsers or
browser versions that do not affect the functional behavior of the product. If a problem is identied in the
product, defects are accepted. If a problem is identied with the browser, IBM might investigate potential
solutions or workaround that the client can implement until a permanent solution becomes available.
Enabling TLS 1.2 support
If the security requirements for your storage system require conformance with NIST SP 800-131A,
enable transport layer security (TLS) 1.2 on web browsers that use SSL/TLS to access the DS8000
Storage Management GUI. See your web browser documentation for instructions on enabling TLS 1.2. For
Internet Explorer, complete the following steps to enable TLS 1.2.
1. On the Tools menu, click Internet Options.
2. On the Advanced tab, under Settings, select Use TLS 1.2.
Note: Firefox, Release 24 and later, supports TLS 1.2. However, you must congure Firefox to enable TLS
1.2 support.
For more information about security requirements, see the IBM DS8000 series online product
documentation for security best practices.
Selecting browser security settings
You must select the appropriate web browser security settings to access the DS8000 Storage
Management GUI. In Internet Explorer, use the following steps.
1. On the Tools menu, click Internet Options.
2. On the Security tab, select Internet and click Custom level.
3. Scroll to Miscellaneous, and select Allow META REFRESH.
4. Scroll to Scripting, and select Active scripting.
Conguring Internet Explorer to access the DS8000 Storage Management GUI
If DS8000 Storage Management GUI is accessed through IBM Spectrum Control with Internet Explorer,
complete the following steps to properly congure the web browser.
1. Disable the Pop-up Blocker.
Note: If a message indicates that content is blocked without a signed by a valid security certicate,
click the Information Bar at the top and select Show blocked content.
2. Add the IP address of the DS8000 Hardware Management Console (HMC) to the Internet Explorer list
of trusted sites.
For more information, see your browser documentation.
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