What Methods Are Supported For File Management; What Factors Should Be Considered When Managing Files - Dell PowerConnect 7048P Manual

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What Methods Are Supported for File Management?

You can use any of the following protocols to download files from a remote

system to the switch or to upload files from the switch to a remote system:

HTTP (Web only)

HTTPS (Web only)

XMODEM (CLI only)

You can also copy files between the file system on the internal flash and a

USB flash drive that is connected to the external USB port.

Uploading and Downloading Files

To use TFTP, SFTP, SCP, or FTP for file management, you must provide the

IP address of the remote system that is running the appropriate server (TFTP,

SFTP , SCP or FTP). Make sure there is a route from the switch to the remote

system. You can use the ping command from the CLI to verify that a route

exists between the switch and the remote system.

If you are downloading a file from the remote system to the switch, be sure to

provide the correct path to the file and the correct file name.

Managing Images

When you download a new image to the switch, it overwrites the backup

image, if it exists. To use the new image, you must activate it and reload the

switch. The image that was previously the active image becomes the backup

image after the switch reloads. If you upgrade to a newer image and find that

it is not compatible with your network, you can revert to the original image.

If you activate a new image and reload the switch, and the switch is unable to

complete the boot process due to a corrupt image or other problem, you can

use the boot menu to activate the backup image. You must be connected to

the switch through the console port to access the boot menu.

Managing Images and Files