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