Supermicro KMS Server Configuration Menu

Supermicro KMS Server Configuration

Note: Be sure to configure all the features in the submenu of Supermicro KMS Server Configuration and the feature of "KMS Security Policy" in the submenu of Super-Guardians Configuration so that your system can communicate with the KMS server.

Supermicro KMS Server IP address

Use this feature to set the Supermicro Key Management Service (KMS) server IPv4 address in dotted-decimal notation.

Second Supermicro KMS Server IP address

Use this feature to set the second Supermicro KMS server IPv4 address in dotted-decimal notation.

Supermicro KMS TCP Port number

Use this feature to set the TCP port number used in the Supermicro KMS server. The valid range is 100–9999. The default setting is 5696. Do not change the default setting unless a different TCP port number has been specified and used in the Supermicro KMS server.

KMS Time Out

Use this feature to enter the KMS server connecting time-out (in seconds). The default setting is 5 (seconds).

TimeZone

Use this feature to set the correct time zone. The default setting is 0 (not specified).

Client UserName

Press <Enter> to set the client identity (UserName). The length is 0–63 characters.

Client Password

Press <Enter> to set the client identity (Password). The length is 0–31 characters.

CA Certificate

Client Certificate

Client Private Key

Use the three features above to enroll factory defaults or load the KMS Transport Layer Security (TLS) certificates, which are generated by the KMS server, from the file stored in the USB flash drive as shown below.

Private Key Password (Available when "Client Private Key" above has been set)

Use this feature to change the private key password.