The private keys are not allowed to be saved on flash as it is insecure.
That could be the reason. Try exporting it to nvram,

Search for my mail thread with subject "RSA key storage location on IOS
router".


With regards
KIngs

On Sat, Feb 12, 2011 at 7:45 AM, Manire, Matt <[email protected]> wrote:

> All,
>
>
>
> Does anyone have an idea as to why I am unable to export this certificate
> to flash?  See the error below.  What am I missing?
>
>
>
> R1(config)#crypto key export rsa R1.cisco.com pem url flash: 3des cisco123
>
> % Key name: R1.cisco.com
>
>    Usage: General Purpose Key
>
> Exporting public key...
>
> Destination filename [R1.cisco.com.pub]?
>
> % Error: failed to open file.
>
> % Error: failed to export key.
>
>
>
> Thanks for your assistance.
>
> *Matt Manire*
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