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Configuring the Secure Shell

ONFIGURING THE

If the specified algorithm is supported by the switch, it notifies

the client to proceed with the authentication process. Otherwise,

it rejects the request.

The client sends a signature generated using the private key to

When the server receives this message, it checks whether the

supplied key is acceptable for authentication, and if so, it then

checks whether the signature is correct. If both checks succeed,

the client is authenticated.

The SSH server supports up to four client sessions. The maximum

number of client sessions includes both current Telnet sessions and SSH

: The SSH server can be accessed using any configured IPv4 or IPv6

interface address on the switch.

Use the Security > SSH (Configure Global) page to enable the SSH server

and configure basic settings for authentication.

A host key pair must be configured on the switch before you can

enable the SSH server. See

"Secure Shell" on page 635

These parameters are displayed:

SSH Server Status – Allows you to enable/disable the SSH server on

the switch. (Default: Disabled)

Version – The Secure Shell version number. Version 2.0 is displayed,

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

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

attempts that a client is allowed before authentication fails and the

client has to restart the authentication process. (Range: 1-5 times;

Server-Key Size – Specifies the SSH server key size.

(Range: 512-896 bits; Default:768)

"Generating the Host Key Pair" on page

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