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Managing Network Security
sensitive data from being intercepted or altered by unauthorized access. You configure SSHv2 for
EPICenter in the Admin feature, using the Server Properties section. When SSH is enabled for a device,
EPICenter will also use Secure FTP (SFTP) for file transfers to and from that device.
To enable SSH on a device from EPICenter, follow these steps:
1 The device must be running a version of ExtremeWare or ExtremeXOS that supports SSH. This
requires a special license due to export restrictions. Refer to the appropriate Extreme or ExtremeXOS
documentation for licensing information.
2 Install the "EPICenter SSH Enabling module". This is an SSH enabling key that can be obtained from
Extreme.
a To receive the EPICenter SSH enabler key, fill out the End-User Certification Form at:
http://www.extremenetworks.com/apps/EPICenter/ssh.asp
b After the form is submitted, Extreme Networks will review the request and respond within 2
business days.
c If your request is approved, an email will be sent with the information needed to obtain the "ssh-
enabler" key file.
d Place the "ssh-enabler" key file in your existing EPICenter installation directory. This will unlock
the EPICenter SSH-2 features.
3 Enable SSH on the devices for which you want EPICenter to communicate using SSH rather than
Telnet:
a In the Inventory Manager, click the Modify button to display the Modify Devices and Device
Groups window.
b Select the Basic tab under the Devices tab, and select the devices you want to configure for SSH.
You can select multiple devices to configure at the same time.
Figure 52: Configuring devices to use SSH for communication
c Check the SSH box, and select SSH Enabled from the drop-down menu.
Click Modify to have this setting take effect.
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