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SPOD Batch Endpoints Update: Discontinuing Support for 'chacha20-poly1305' SSH Cipher

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  • 1.  SPOD Batch Endpoints Update: Discontinuing Support for 'chacha20-poly1305' SSH Cipher

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    October 25, 2024

    SSH Cipher Support Changes for Spectrum OnDemand


    What is Changing

    The Spectrum OnDemand team is set to implement a significant change by removing support for the "chacha20-poly1305" SSH cipher for batch endpoints. This alteration is expected to have minimal impact on batch workflows, assuming customers' SSH/SFTP libraries and software packages support multiple ciphers. However, if "chacha20-poly1305" is exclusively used, customers may face connectivity issues. The supported SSH ciphers post-change include "aes128-ctr", "aes192-ctr", "aes256-ctr", "aes128-gcm@openssh.com", and "aes256-gcm@openssh.com".

    Impact of Change

    The Spectrum OnDemand team is removing support for the "chacha20-poly1305" SSH cipher for batch endpoints.

    The SSH / SFTP libraries and software packages used by customers to connect to Spectrum OnDemand's batch endpoints should support multiple ciphers. This change should have no impact on batch workflows. Only in a case where the "chacha20-poly1305" is being used exclusively, would customers be impacted. If you are unsure, check the documentation for the SSH / SFTP library or software package being used to connect to Spectrum OnDemand batch and determine which ciphers are supported.


    For reference, the following SSH ciphers will continue to be supported:

    "aes128-ctr"

    "aes192-ctr"

    "aes256-ctr"

    "aes128-gcm@openssh.com"

    "aes256-gcm@openssh.com"

    This change will go into effect on Friday, November 8th, 2024.


    Contact Information

    If you would like technical assistance, please contact the Precisely Global Support team at Precisely Support.

    Product documentation is available in the Precisely Help Center at help.precisely.com.