passwordless ssh on hp 2626

[Rizal-DE]

Hi,

I've got an hp 2626 with latest firmware. I'm tring to get the public key onto the switch for passwordless ssh logins. However, the copy tftp command doesn't work. I try to go into the menu and enable tftp but, it returns with "inconsistent value". any ideas on how to transfer my client public key to the switch?

[Pieter 't Hart]

syntax would be
copy tftp pub-key-file

where do you try to copy from?
"enable tftp" probably does not enable tftp server on the switch.

so >>> Copy the public-key file into a TFTP server accessible to the switch and
download the file to the switch.<<< as mentioned in the manual refers to an external tftp-server or a tftp-program on your workstation.
and you use the tftp-client on the switch to transfer the file to the switch.

[Rizal-DE]

I actually had to disable ssh transfers in order for the "copy tftp" command to work which then allowed me to import the public key.

However, when I login it takes me to the
unprivileged prompt and when I do a "enable" it give me an access denied. Can I configure it to go straight to a manager/operator privilege status/prompt?

Thank You,

[Jeff Carrell]

Rizal-DE said:
However, when I login it takes me to the
unprivileged prompt and when I do a "enable" it give me an access denied. Can I configure it to go straight to a manager/operator privilege status/prompt?
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No, the use of ssh keys for authentication only works for the "operator" or exec level.

To access the "manager" or privileged exec, you must login using the switch local uid/pw or authenticating via external auth such as radius or tacacs.

hth...Jeff