Alcatel Carrier Internetworking Solutions omniswitch User Manual

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Logging Into the Switch
Using FTP
OmniSwitch 6600 Family Switch Management Guide
March 2005
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Using FTP
The OmniSwitch can function as an FTP server. Any standard FTP client may be used.
Note. An FTP connection is not secure. Secure Shell is recommended instead of FTP or Telnet as a secure 
method of accessing the switch.
Using FTP to Log Into the Switch
You can access the OmniSwitch with a standard FTP application. To login to the switch, start your FTP 
client. Where the FTP client asks for “Name”, enter the IP address of your switch. Where the FTP client 
asks for “User ID”, enter the username of your login account on the switch. Where the FTP client asks for 
“Password”, enter your switch password. 
Note. If you are using Authenticated Switch Access (ASA), the port interface must be authenticated for 
FTP use and the username profile must have permission to use FTP. Otherwise the switch will not accept 
an FTP login. For information about ASA, refer to 
Note. You must use the binary mode (bin) to transfer image files via FTP.