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SSH server configuration examples
Unless otherwise noted, devices in the configuration examples are operating in non-FIPS mode.
When switch acts as server for password authentication
Network requirements
As shown in Figure 85, an SSH connection is required between the host and the switch for secure data
exchange. Use password authentication and configure a username and password for the host on the
switch.
Figure 80 Switch acts as server for password authentication
Configuration procedure
1. Configure the SSH server
# Generate the RSA key pairs.
<Switch> system-view
[Switch] public-key local create rsa
The range of public key size is (512 ~ 2048).
NOTES: If the key modulus is greater than 512,
It will take a few minutes.
Press CTRL+C to abort.
Input the bits of the modulus[default = 1024]:
Generating Keys...
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# Generate a DSA key pair.
[Switch] public-key local create dsa
The range of public key size is (512 ~ 2048).
NOTES: If the key modulus is greater than 512,
It will take a few minutes.
Press CTRL+C to abort.
Input the bits of the modulus[default = 1024]:
Generating Keys...
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# Enable the SSH server.
[Switch] ssh server enable
# Configure an IP address for VLAN-interface 1. This address will serve as the destination of the SSH
connection.
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