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Understanding script transfer options
IP-RN 8000 Installation & Commissioning Guide 147
Understanding script transfer options
There are two ways files can be transferred to a node:
• Through the BIO/SC craft serial port using the kermit protocol
• Through the craft Ethernet or the backhaul using FTP
There are typically two types of files you need to transfer to the node:
• A software release for upgrading node operating software
• A script file for updating the operating configuration of the node
Which method is used depends on the following considerations:
Serial link requires less configuration
The kermit over the serial connection requires less configuration than FTP. No connection to the craft
Ethernet is required, and no configuration of IP addresses is required. All that is required is a serial cable
connecting the laptop COM port to the BIO/SC craft serial port. However, if you already have an IP
connection to the node, then FTP is a straightforward and convenient way to transfer either script files or
software releases to the node.
Remote file transfer requires FTP
The serial link can only be used if you are at the same physical location as the node. If you are not at the
same physical location, you can transfer files using FTP.
Use FTP to transfer large files such as software releases
Large files such as software releases should be transferred to the node using FTP through the craft Ethernet
or through the backhaul because it can take hours to transfer such large files through the serial port.
Initializing the node to receive a file with kermit
This procedure explains how to initialize the node to receive a file transmitted from a laptop connected over
a serial connection using the kermit protocol.
The script file must be transferred to the node before it can be executed on the node.
This procedure assumes you have an operational CLI connection to the active BIO/SC module. For
information, see Establishing the CLI/serial connection
on page 135.
You must also have the script file on your laptop.
1. Use shell to change to the command line shell as follows:
AIRVANA-03>shell
The following prompt displays:
AIRVANA-03(shell)(disk0:/)>
2. Use ls to check whether the config directory exists:
AIRVANA-03(shell)(disk0:/)>ls