Chapter 6. Creating And Managing Files; Introduction; Working With Files; Listing Files - Allied Telesis SwitchBlade x908 Series Software Reference Manual

Creating and Managing Files

Introduction

This chapter provides information on:
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Working with files

The AlliedWare Plus OS lets you create directory trees for file storage. This section shows:
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Flash compaction The flash memory on the switch automatically compacts itself to recover space available from
deleted files. The switch only does this when necessary, and not every file deletion causes flash
compaction. Flash compaction can occur after a file of any size is added to or deleted from the
switch.
While flash is compacting, the console is unresponsive. Do not restart the switch, as
interrupting flash compaction can damage files.

Listing files

To list files, enter Privileged Exec mode and enter the command:
awplus#dir
The output lists files and directories in order of modification date, descending. It looks like this:
Listing files including hidden system files
The dir command does not list all files—it hides system files and directories because users
generally do not need to create or edit them. To list all files including system files, enter
Privileged Exec mode and enter the command:
awplus#dir all
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Working with files

Creating and Using Configuration Files
Copying Files To and From Your Device
"Listing files" on page 6.2—listing files and seeing how much free space you have
"Displaying the contents of configuration and text files" on page 6.4
"Navigating through the file system" on page
changing directories, and creating and deleting directories
"Using the editor" on page 6.6
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Software Reference for SwitchBlade® x908, x900 and x600 Series Switches
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