Transferring A Config File - Brocade Communications Systems RFS6000 System Reference Manual

Transferring a Config File

Transfer a configuration file to and from the switch using the Transfer screen. Transferring the
switch configuration is recommended to keep viable configurations available in a secure location.
The following file transfer configurations are possible:
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To transfer the contents of a configuration file:
1. Click the Transfer Files button on the bottom of the Configuration screen.
2. Refer to the Source field to define the location and address information for the source config
From
File
Using
IP Address
User ID
Password
Path
3. Refer to the Target field to specify the details of the target file.
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switch to switch, server, or local disk
server to switch
local disk to switch
file.
Select the location representing the source file's current location using the
Server, Local Disk,
Options include
Specify a source file for the file transfer. If the switch is selected, the file used at startup automatically
displays within the File parameter.
Using
Refer to the drop down-menu to configure whether the log file transfer is conducted using FTP
or TFTP. FTP transfers require a valid user ID and password.
IP Address
Enter the
address is valid or risk jeopardizing the success of the file transfer.
User ID
Enter the credentials required to transfer the configuration file from a FTP server.
Password
Enter the
Specify an appropriate
Target options are different depending on the target selected.
Switch
and .
of the server or system receiving the source configuration. Ensure the IP
required to send the configuration file from an FTP server.
Path
name to the target directory on the local system disk or server. The
3
From
drop-down menu.
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