To log in to the storage device, which URL is correct?

• A. 192.168.5.12
• B. http://192.168.5.12
• C. https://192.168.5.12
• D. https://192.168.5.12:8088

Answer: (D)

Accessing the storage device’s web interface requires a secure connection to the correct management port. The device’s admin UI is served over HTTPS on port 8088, so the proper URL includes the secure scheme and the specific port: https://192.168.5.12:8088. SSL/TLS on HTTPS protects your login credentials in transit, and the port tells the browser which service to reach on the device.

Using just the address without a scheme isn’t a valid URL, and http://192.168.5.12 would use an insecure connection (not ideal for login credentials). The bare https://192.168.5.12 would connect to the default HTTPS port 443, which may not be what the device uses for its management interface. Hence, the secure connection with the exact port is the correct choice.