configure ssl privkey pregenerated
Description
Obtains the pre-generated private key from the user.
Syntax Description
This command has no arguments or variables.
Default
N/A.
Usage Guidelines
This command is also used when downloading or uploading the configuration. The private key is stored in the EEPROM, and the certificate is stored in the configuration file.
- RSA for public key cryptography (generation of certificate and public-private key pair, certificate signing). RSA key size between 1024 and 4096 bits.
- Symmetric ciphers (for data encryption): RC4, DES, and 3DES.
- Message Authentication Code (MAC) algorithms: RSA Data Security, Inc. MD5 Message-Digest Algorithm and SHA.
The certificate and private key file should be in PEM format and generated using RSA as the cryptography algorithm.
Example
The following command obtains the pre-generated private key from the user:
configure ssl privkey pregenerated
Next, you the open the certificate and then copy and paste the certificate into the console/Telnet session, followed by [Enter] to end the command.
History
This command was first available in the ExtremeXOS 11.2 and supported with the SSH module.
Platform Availability
This command is available on ExtremeSwitching 5320, 5420, 5520, and 5720 series switches.