Figure 188: Configuring The Ssh Server - Edge-Core ECS4620-28T Quick Start Manual

Parameters
These parameters are displayed:
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SSH Server Status – Allows you to enable/disable the SSH server on the switch.
(Default: Disabled)
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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.
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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)
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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; Default: 3)
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Server-Key Size – Specifies the SSH server key size. (Range: 512-896 bits;
Default:768)
The server key is a private key that is never shared outside the switch.
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The host key is shared with the SSH client, and is fixed at 1024 bits.
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Web Interface
To configure the SSH server:
1.
Click Security, SSH.
2.
Select Configure Global from the Step list.
3.
Enable the SSH server.
4.
Adjust the authentication parameters as required.
5.
Click Apply.

Figure 188: Configuring the SSH Server

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