Introduction To Sftp; Ftp Configuration: A Switch Operating As An Ftp Server - 3Com E4500-24 Cli Configuration Manual

files from an FTP server, and stops rotating when the file downloading is finished, as shown in
Figure 1-1.
Figure 1-1 Clockwise rotating of the seven-segment digital LED

Introduction to SFTP

Secure FTP (SFTP) is established based on an SSH2 connection. It allows a remote user to log in to a
switch to manage and transmit files, providing a securer guarantee for data transmission. In addition,
since the switch can be used as a client, you can log in to remote devices to transfer files securely.
FTP Configuration
Complete the following tasks to configure FTP:
FTP Configuration: A
Switch Operating as an
FTP Server
FTP Configuration: A
Switch Operating as an
FTP Client

FTP Configuration: A Switch Operating as an FTP Server

Creating an FTP user
Configure the user name and password for the FTP user and set the service type to FTP. To use FTP
services, a user must provide a user name and password for being authenticated by the FTP server.
Only users that pass the authentication have access to the FTP server.
Follow these steps to create an FTP user:
To do...
Enter system view
Add a local user and enter local
user view
Task
Creating an FTP user
Enabling an FTP server
Configuring connection idle time
Specifying the source interface and source
IP address for an FTP server
Disconnecting a specified user
Configuring the banner for an FTP server
Displaying FTP server information
Basic configurations on an FTP client
Specifying the source interface and source
IP address for an FTP client
Use the command...
system-view
local-user user-name
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Remarks
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Required
By default, no local user is
configured.