SSH access method

To configure an SSH access method:

  1. From the Services panel, choose Secure Equipment Access > System Management > Network Devices. 
  2. Open the Network Device Details screen and click on a device name that is listed in the Assets table to open the Asset Details page.

Note: For detailed information on adding assets, see Add Network Devices and Assets to a group. 3. Click Add Access Method.  4. Choose SSH from the Access Method list. 5. (Optional) Type in the Port number of the asset device. 6. Type in the Session Timeout (In seconds). 

Advanced Settings: If you have enabled Advanced Settings, set these parameters

  1. Select the color scheme used in the terminal session default is gray-black.
  2. Choose the Font Size from the drop-down list Default: 12 pt. (Range is 10, 12, 14, 18, 24, 36 pts)
  3. Set the Scrollback. This provides the maximum size of the terminal scrollback buffer which is limited to 1000.
  4. Advanced Parameters: Provides specific information for configuring parameters.

 

Credential Details

  1. Type in a valid username. 
  2. Type in a valid password.

Access Name: Access Name is pre-populated based on the information above, and is editable if desired. If the name already exists, it will be automatically appended with a number. for example, Access Name (2).

  1. Type in the pre-populated or customized name.
  2. (Optional) Type in a Description: Maximum length is 150 characters. 
  3. When the access method is complete, click Add Access Method.
  4. Return to the SEA main menu and choose Access Management to give users access to the remote sessions where the appropriate access method(s) reside.

SSH Access Method