ERS 5000: How do you enable SSH


Doc ID    SOLN176783
Version:    3.0
Status:    Published
Published date:    10 Sep 2015
Created Date:    01 Apr 2005
Author:   
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Details

How do you enable SSH on ERS 5000 series Switches

Problem Clarification

What are the steps needed to enable SSH on an ERS5000

Cause

The article goes over the steps needed to enable SSH on an ERS5000

Solution

1. Download the appropriate SSH code version from www.nortel.com.
2. Load the SSH-enabled software image to the switch.
3. From the CLI menu use the following commands to enable SSH connections:

enable (enables privileged commands)
config terminal (allows you to enter configuration commands line by line)
ssh secure (enables SSH secure mode)

You can also use the following commands with the appropriate parameters to set SSH options:

ssh download-auth-key
ssh dsa-auth
ssh-dsa-host-key
ssh pass-auth
ssh port
ssh timeout

Use 'ssh ?' to see descriptions of each command.

Use 'show ssh global' to show SSH configurations.

4. Access the switch using an SSH client.


 

Legacy ID

KB90049517

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