Data Transformation Engine FTP Adapter Reference Guide
Chapter 3 - FTP Commands  List of Commands 
FTP Adapter Reference Guide 
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By default, the adapter first tries to connect using passive mode; see the Passive 
Mode adapter command (
-PV). If the adapter is unsuccessful, it uses port mode. 
During a port mode connection, the adapter listens for the connection and dictates 
where the server is to connect. 
-PORT 
Private Key (-PKEY) 
The Private Key adapter command (-PKEY) specifies the file containing the client 
private key (if used). 
-PKEY filename 
Option Description 
filename 
Specify the file containing the client private key. 
Private Key Password (-KPASS) 
Use the Private Key Password adapter command (-KPASS) to specify the 
password for the client private key (if password protected). 
-KPASS password 
Option Description 
password 
Specify the password for the client private key. 
Quantity (-QTY) 
Use the Quantity command (-QTY) to capture the number of files to be retrieved 
by the adapter. 
If you are running in burst mode, each burst may return less than –
QTY 
messages, but the total number of messages returned by the adapter will not 
exceed the value specified by the 
–QTY command. 
If not specified, the default quantity is the FetchUnit size of the burst. 
-QTY number 










