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ip ssh server-key size

Use this command to set the SSH server key size. Use the no form to
restore the default setting.
Syntax
ip ssh server-key size key-size
no ip ssh server-key size
key-size – The size of server key. (Range: 512-896 bits)
Default Setting
768 bits
Command Mode
Global Configuration
Command Usage
• The server key is a private key that is never shared outside the switch.
• The host key is shared with the SSH client, and is fixed at 1024 bits.
Example

delete public-key

Use this command to delete the specified user’s public key.
Syntax
delete public-key username [dsa | rsa]
•username – Name of an SSH user. (Range: 1-8 characters)
•dsa – DSA public key type.
•rsa – RSA public key type.
Default Setting
Deletes both the DSA and RSA key.
Console(config)#ip ssh server-key size 512
Console(config)#