Alcatel Carrier Internetworking Solutions Switch/Router Using FTP Server

Using FTP Server
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Using FTP Server
The Omni Switch/Router is an FTP server. Using any compatible FTP client software you can
load software to and from the switch. Consult the manual that came with your FTP client soft-
ware package. The following are general instructions on how to FTP to the switch.
1. You will need to configure the IP address in the switch. If you have not done this, refer to
the Getting Started Guide that came with your switch.
2. Use your FTP client software just as you would with any FTP server. When you connect to
the switch you will be able to see the files contained in the flash directory. It is the only
directory in the switch.
3. Note that because of the organization of files in the switch, any time a file is deleted, the
flash memory is compacted. Depending on the number of files in the switch and where
they are located in memory, this compaction can take anywhere from a few seconds to a
couple of minutes.
4. When you transfer a file to the switch and one of the same name exists, the old file must
first be deleted. You first delete the old file, then the compaction takes place, and then
you can transfer the new file. When you begin your transfer, you may not see anything
happening for approximately 2 minutes due the file compaction procedure. After compac-
tion, the file will be transferred.