Virtual TapeServer SCSI-to-FC Adapter User Manual

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Chapter 8
Using the FTP Interface
This chapter describes specific management options available from the FTP interface. For an
overview of using the other management interfaces available, see “
“Chapter 5, VT5900-SA
Management”.”
Backup/Restore Configuration Settings
The VT5900-SA supports backup and restore of configuration settings over FTP. This allows
users to maintain multiple setting configurations externally from the VT5900-SA and to be able to
restore any of the configurations as needed. When backing up, configurations are saved from flash
to a binary file.
Configuration Backup Procedure
1. Connect the VT5900-SA to the ethernet network used by your computer.
2. Start your FTP program using the VT5900-SA’s IP address:
ftp <IP address>
3. Enter the user name and password. The default values for user name and password are root for
the user name and password for the password.
4. Specify binary mode:
bin
5. Specify the filename (.cfg file) with the get command:
get filename.cfg
(where “filename.cfg” can be any name for the configuration file.)
Note: If the VT5900-SA is to use a static IP address, use an address that is appropriate for the IP
network it will reside on.
Note: You may also need to specify the directory location on your computer or network where
your FTP program will store the backup file.