- Close the port if nothing on the host needs it.
- Identify the process that listens on it (commands below) before opening it in a firewall.
- Expose a service only to the networks that use it.
Port 9051: Fusion-io Central Manager Service
Port 9051 is assigned by IANA to fio-cmgmt (Fusion-io Central Manager Service).
9051
How fio-cmgmt works
Other servicesThe client sends a request to port 9051 and the fio-cmgmt service answers.
- Transport
- TCP
- Exposure risk
- not rated depends on the program listening
- Encryption
- Unknownnot stated by the registry
- IANA status
- Assigned1 registered service
- Range
- Registered (1024-49151)
- Category
- Other services
Is port 9051 dangerous?
We have no specific security note for port 9051. Its risk depends on the program actually listening on it. General advice for other services services:
IANA registry entries for port 9051
| Service | Port | Transport | Description | Reference | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| fio-cmgmt | 9051 | TCP | Fusion-io Central Manager Service | - | 2010-01-15 |
| - | 9051 | - | Reserved | - | - |
// source: IANA service name and port number registry
Which program uses port 9051, and is it reachable?
Linux
sudo ss -ltnup 'sport = :9051' # process listening on 9051
sudo lsof -nP -i :9051macOS
sudo lsof -nP -i :9051
Windows (PowerShell)
Get-NetTCPConnection -LocalPort 9051 -State Listen | Select LocalAddress, OwningProcess Get-NetUDPEndpoint -LocalPort 9051 netstat -ano | findstr :9051
From another machine
nmap -p 9051 -sV <host> nc -zv <host> 9051
Block it in the firewall
sudo ufw deny 9051/tcp # Linux (ufw) New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "Block 9051" -Direction Inbound -LocalPort 9051 -Protocol TCP -Action Block # Windows
What is port 9051 used for?
Port 9051 is assigned by IANA to fio-cmgmt (Fusion-io Central Manager Service).
Is port 9051 TCP or UDP?
Port 9051 is registered for TCP.
Is it safe to open port 9051?
It depends on the program that listens on it. Open it only for a service you know and only to the networks that need it. Close the port if nothing on the host needs it.
How do I check if port 9051 is open?
On Linux run "ss -ltnup 'sport = :9051'", on macOS "lsof -nP -i :9051", and on Windows "netstat -ano | findstr :9051" to see the local process. From another machine, "nmap -p 9051 <host>" shows whether it is reachable.
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