SSH

This section describes how to configure the SSH protocol.

SSH (secure shell) is a network protocol that allows data to be exchanged using a secure channel between two networked devices. SSH uses public-key cryptography to authenticate the remote computer and allows the remote computer to authenticate the user, if necessary. SSH is typically used to log into a remote machine and execute commands.

To access SSH screens, click System > SSH.

SSH Global Settings

Figure 1. SSH Global Settings

Screen Objective	This screen allows the user to configure the SSH initial settings.
Navigation	System > SSH
Fields	SSH Status—select the status of the SSH module. The default option is Enabled. The list contains: Enable—enables the SSH feature in the switch. SSH feature enables the user to log into a remote machine and execute commands. Disable—disables the SSH feature in the switch. This action disconnects the secure channel. Version compatibility is set at Version 2 and cannot be changed.
Fields	SSH CipherList—select a Cipher-List. The cipher list takes values as bit mask. Setting a bit indicates that the corresponding cipher-list will be used for encryption. The default option is DES-CBC in NON-FIPS mode and 3DES-CBC in FIPS mode. The options are: ECDH_RSA_AES256_GCM_SHA256 ECDH_RSA_AES128_GCM_SHA256 ECDH_RSA_CHACHA20_POLY1305 DHE_RSA_AES256_GCM_SHA256 ECDH_ECDSA_AES128_GCM_SHA256 Trace Level—this option enables debug logging at specific levels. None Warning Protocol Packet Functions
Buttons	Apply—modifies attributes and saves the changes.