Ftp Configuration; Introduction To Sftp; Ftp Configuration: A Switch Operating As An Ftp Server - H3C S5100-SI Operation Manual

Table 1-1 Roles that an H3C S5100-SI/EI series Ethernet switch acts as in FTP
Item
FTP server
FTP client

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:
Description
An Ethernet switch can operate as an FTP server to
provide file transmission services for FTP clients. You
can log in to a switch operating as an FTP server by
running an FTP client program on your PC to access
files on the FTP server.
In this case, you need to establish a connection
between your PC and the switch through a terminal
emulation program or Telnet, execute the ftp X.X.X.X
command on your PC. (X.X.X.X is the IP address of an
FTP server or a host name), and enter your user name
and password in turn. A switch can operate as an FTP
client, through which you can access files on the FTP
server.
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
1-2
Remarks
The prerequisite is
that a route exists
between the switch
and the PC.
Remarks
Required
Required
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
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Optional