Configuring Secure Shell (SSH)
Messages Related to SSH Operation
Message Meaning
Generating new RSA host key. If the
After you execute the crypto key generate ssh [rsa]
cache is depleted, this could take up to
two minutes.
command, the switch displays this message while it
is generating the key.
Host RSA key file corrupt or not found.
The switch’s key is missing or corrupt. Use the crypto
key generate ssh [rsa] command to generate a new
Use 'crypto key generate ssh rsa' to
create new host key.
key for the switch.
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