By default, client applications use HTTPS for all connections to Storage Nodes and the CLB service on Gateway Nodes. However, you can choose to enable an HTTP connection if you want to use HTTP communications for these connections, for example, when testing a non-production grid.
Before you begin
- You must be signed in to the Grid Manager using a supported browser.
- You must have specific access permissions.
About this task
This task is not required when using the Load Balancer service. You can configure each Load Balancer endpoint to use either HTTP or HTTPS as required. See the information on configuring load balancer endpoints for more information.
When the Enable HTTP Connection option is selected, S3 and Swift clients can use the following ports to make HTTP or HTTPS connections to Storage Nodes or to the CLB service on Gateway Nodes.
Note: The CLB service is deprecated.
| Grid node | Use | Port number |
|---|---|---|
| Gateway Node (CLB service) | S3 port for HTTPS | 8082 |
| S3 port for HTTP | 8084 | |
| Storage Node | S3 port for HTTPS | 18082 |
| S3 port for HTTP | 18084 |
| Grid node | Use | Port number |
|---|---|---|
| Gateway Node (CLB service) | Swift port for HTTPS | 8083 |
| Swift port for HTTP | 8085 | |
| Storage Node | Swift port for HTTPS | 18083 |
| Swift port for HTTP | 18085 |
Attention: Be careful when enabling HTTP for a production grid because requests will be sent unencrypted.
Procedure
- In the Network Options section, select the Enable HTTP Connection check box.
