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How do I know what certificates need to be uploaded to System Manager ?

For external key management, you import two types of certificates for authentication between the storage array and the key management server so the two entities can trust each other.

A client certificate validates the storage array's controllers, so the key management server can trust their IP addresses. To obtain a client certificate, you must complete a CSR for the storage array and then upload it to the key management server. From the server, generate a client certificate, and then use System Manager to import it.

A key management server certificate validates the key management server, so the storage array can trust its IP address. To obtain a key management server certificate, you must generate it from the key management server.