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SnapCenter credential method switch from password to ssh key doesn't work

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Issue

When switching credential authentication styles from password-based to ssh key based authentication, you may encounter the following error although either method works when the host is added the first time:
 
Either The host XXX is not reachable or access to host is denied.  Check of the connection to the  host exists and verify if the specified credential has permissions to access the host.

 

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