Edge-Core ECS3510-10PD Management Manual page 350

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Configuring the Secure Shell
Version – The Secure Shell version number. Version 2.0 is displayed,
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but the switch supports management access via either SSH Version 1.5
or 2.0 clients.
Authentication Timeout – Specifies the time interval in seconds that
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the SSH server waits for a response from a client during an
authentication attempt. (Range: 1-120 seconds; Default: 120 seconds)
Authentication Retries – Specifies the number of authentication
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attempts that a client is allowed before authentication fails and the
client has to restart the authentication process. (Range: 1-5 times;
Default: 3)
Server-Key Size – Specifies the SSH server key size.
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(Range: 512-896 bits; Default:768)
The server key is a private key that is never shared outside the
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switch.
The host key is shared with the SSH client, and is fixed at 1024 bits.
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To configure the SSH server:
Click Security, SSH.
1.
Select Configure Global from the Step list.
2.
Enable the SSH server.
3.
Adjust the authentication parameters as required.
4.
Click Apply.
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Figure 181: Configuring the SSH Server
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