Using an encrypted USB key with password to configure a Cisco switch

[poirier1500]

Hi everyone,

this is my first post and not sure if I chose the best section (Networking Switching).

I want to configure a Cisco 2960XR switch with an encrypted USB key with password.

The USB key format is FAT32.

Is it possible to use an encrypted USB key to configure a Cisco device?

I had a doubt because when you put the key in a PC it asks for a password, but how can a switch access the key if it requires a

password?

[Leo Laohoo]

IT doesn't guarantee that the USB stick is compatible with the switch.
Cisco appliances are very picky with what USB stick can be used.

[poirier1500]

I actually saw in some forums that Cisco is indeed picky about USB key vendor, but my question is, no matter the USB key vendor or model, if a USB key with password can be used to configure a switch.

[Georg Pauwen]

Hello,

actually, I don't think this will work. The only way I have ever heard of with regard to Cisco supporting encrypted USB devices is through Aladdin's eToken (see attachment)...

[poirier1500]

This is what I feared.

Thank you for your help.

[Leo Laohoo]

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@poirier1500 wrote:

if a USB key with password can be used to configure a switch.

I know this won't work.

[MUHAMMAD TAYYAB MUNIR · Accepted solution]

Hi,

It will not work, so reformat it without encryption.

BR

Tayyab