Show status of entropy (random number generation) on this system.
Syntax
show system entropy
Parameters
None
Example
The following example shows the status of system entropy on a virtual sensor:
hostname > show system entropy Entropy bootstrap complete : yes Entropy bits available : 1164 Entropy refresh interval : 900 Entropy last fetch status : success Entropy last fetch success time: 2016/07/23 06:46:47
Output fields
Field | Description |
|---|---|
Entropy bootstrap complete | Whether the system got sufficient initial entropy to generate keys for secure SSL and SSH communication. |
Entropy bits available | The number of random bits that are currently available for applications that need random numbers. |
Entropy refresh interval | The interval at which the virtual appliance requests entropy (every 900 seconds, or 15 minutes). |
Entropy last fetch status | The status of the last entropy request. |
Entropy last fetch success time | The date and time the last entropy request succeeded. |
User role
Admin, Operator, or Monitor.
Command mode
Standard
Supported appliances
This command is supported on the following appliances running the specified releases or later:
Central Management System: Release 7.9.0
Network Security: Release 7.9.0
Intelligent Virtual Execution - Server: Release 7.9.0
Endpoint Security (HX): Release 2.5