Configuring Secure Shell (SSH)
Further Information on SSH Client Public-Key Authentication
The babble option converts the key data to phonetic
hashes that are easier for visual comparisons.
The fingerprint option converts the key data to hexadec-
imal hashes that are for the same purpose.
The keylist-str selects keys to display (comma-delimited
list).
The manager option allows you to select manager public
keys
The operator option allows you to select operator public
keys.
Note Beginning with software release K_12_XX or later, copy usb pub-key file can
also be used as a method for copying a public key file to the switch.
For example, if you wanted to copy a client public-key file named clientkeys.txt
from a TFTP server at 10.38.252.195 and then display the file contents:
Key Index Number
Figure 7-14. Example of Copying and Displaying a Client Public-Key File Containing Two Different Client
Public Keys for the Same Client
Replacing or Clearing the Public Key File. The client public-key file
remains in the switch’s flash memory even if you erase the startup-config file,
reset the switch, or reboot the switch.
■ You can remove the existing client public-key file or specific keys by
executing the clear crypto public-key command. This clears the public keys
from both management modules. The module that is not active must be
in standby mode.
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