Configuring Tftp; Overview; Operation Mode - HP A5830 Series Configuration Manual

Configuring TFTP

Overview

TFTP provides functions similar to those provided by FTP, but it is less complex than FTP in interactive
access interface and authentication. It is more suitable in environments where complex interaction is not
needed between client and server.
TFTP uses the UDP port 69 for data transmission. For more information about TFTP basic operations, see
RFC 1350.
In TFTP, file transfer is initiated by the client.
In a normal file downloading process, the client sends a read request to the TFTP server, receives
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data from the server, and then sends the acknowledgement to the server.
In a normal file uploading process, the client sends a write request to the TFTP server, sends data to
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the server, and receives the acknowledgement from the server.
TFTP transfers files in two modes:
Binary mode: Transfers files as raw data, such as .app and .bin files.
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ASCII mode: Transfers files as text, such as .txt, .bat, and .cfg files.
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Operation mode

NOTE:
Only the TFTP client service is available with your device.
Figure 30 TFTP configuration diagram
Before using TFTP, the administrator needs to configure IP addresses for the TFTP client and server, and
make sure that there is a reachable route between the TFTP client and server.
When the device serves as the TFTP client, you must perform the following configuration:
Table 9 Configuration when the device serves as the TFTP client
Device
Device (TFTP client)
Configuration
• Configure the IP address and routing function, and
verify that the route between the device and the
TFTP server is available.
• Use the tftp command to establish a connection to
the remote TFTP server to upload/download files
to/from the TFTP server.
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