Crypto Key Generate Rsa - HP Bc1500 - BladeSystem - Blade PC Reference Manual

SSH Commands

crypto key generate rsa

The crypto key generate rsa Global Configuration mode command generates RSA key pairs.
Syntax
crypto key generate rsa
Parameters
There are no parameters for this command.
Default Setting
RSA key pairs do not exist.
Command Mode
Global Configuration mode
Command Usage
RSA keys are generated in pairs: one public RSA key and one private RSA key. If the device
already has RSA keys, a warning and prompt to replace the existing keys with new keys are
displayed.
This command is not saved in the device configuration; however, the keys generated by this
command are saved in the private configuration which is never displayed to the user or backed up
on another device.
RSA keys are saved to the backup master.
This command may take a considerable period of time to execute.
Example
The following command generates RSA key pairs.
Console(config)# crypto key generate rsa
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