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Uploading Files From the Switch

The LOADER can upload files from the switch to a network host, using TFTP or ZMODEM. Upload files using one of the commands:

UPLOAD [METHOD=TFTP] [FILE=filename]

[SERVER={hostnameipadd}]

UPLOAD [METHOD=ZMODEM] [FILE=filename] [ASYN=port]

The UPLOAD command uses defaults set with the SET LOADER command, for parameters not specified with the upload command.

You can install Allied Telesyn’s Trivial File Transfer Protocol Server (AT-TFTP Server) on any PC or server running Windows. This will provide a simple way to make files available to all Allied Telesyn routers and layer 3 switches in your network. The TFTP Server, and a readme file describing how to install and use it, are provided on the AT-8800 Series Switch Documentation and Tools CD-ROM.

Example: Upload a Configuration File Using TFTP

This example uploads a configuration file from the switch to a TFTP server on the network. Before following this procedure, make sure:

The TFTP server is operating on a host with an IP address (for example 192.168.1.3) on the network.

The switch has a valid IP address (for example 192.168.1.2) on the interface connecting it to the TFTP server, and that it can communicate with the server.

The configuration file is present in the router’s FLASH.

To upload a log file:

1. Configure the LOADER.

Set the LOADER module with defaults to make the process of downloading and uploading files in future simpler.

SET LOADER METHOD=TFTP SERVER=192.168.1.3

2.Upload the configuration file.

Upload the configuration file from the switch into the TFTP directory of the TFTP server on the network, using the defaults set above.

UPLOAD FILE=filename.cfg

Monitor the load progress.

SHOW LOAD

When the upload is complete, check that the file is in the TFTP directory on the network host.

More information

For more information about loading files onto and uploading files from the switch, including using LDAP to load PKI certificate information, see the Operation chapter in the AT-8800 Series Switch Software Reference.

Software Release 2.6.1 C613-02039-00 REV A

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