Add banner_timeout Parameter in ibm_svc_ssh.py Plugin

[cNeha]

SUMMARY

The ibm_svc_ssh plugin in the IBM Storage Virtualize Collection relies on Paramiko for SSH connections. However, the plugin does not currently support the banner_timeout parameter in the client.connect() method. This leads to potential connection issues when an SSH banner is present, as the default behavior may cause delays or timeouts if the banner is not handled within a reasonable timeframe.

ISSUE TYPE

• Bug Report

ANSIBLE VERSION

ansible 2.14

EXPECTED RESULTS

The SSH connection should handle banners gracefully, timing out if the banner is not received within the specified banner_timeout duration.

ACTUAL RESULTS

The plugin fails to establish an SSH connection if the banner delays the handshake, as there is no banner_timeout configured.

REFERENCES

https://github.com/ansible/ansible/blob/1ad0c404ef05f6d6a03d59ad25b55860f15d1da0/lib/ansible/plugins/connection/paramiko_ssh.py

[sumitguptaibm]

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