HP 5830 series User Manual

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Establishing an FTP connection
To access an FTP server, use the ftp command in user view or use the open command in FTP client view
to establish a connection to the FTP server.
You can use the ftp client source command to specify a source IP address or source interface for the FTP
packets sent by the device. If a source interface (typically a loopback interface) is specified, its primary
IP address is used as the source IP address for the FTP packets sent by the device. The source interface
setting and the source IP address setting overwrite each other.
The ftp client source command setting applies to all FTP sessions. When you set up an FTP session using
the ftp or ftp ipv6 command, you can also specify a different source IP address for the FTP session.
IMPORTANT:
To avoid FTP connection failures, when you specify a source interface for FTP packets, make sure the
interface has been assigned a primary IP address.
To establish an IPv4 FTP connection:
Ste
p
Command Remarks
1. Enter system view.
system-view N/A
2. Specify a source IP address
for outgoing FTP packets.
ftp client source { interface interface-type
interface-number | ip source-ip-address }
Optional.
By default, the primary IP
address of the output interface
is used as the source IP
address.
3. Return to user view.
quit N/A
4. Log in to the FTP server.
• (Method 1) Log in to the FTP server in
user view:
ftp [ server-address [ service-port ]
[ vpn-instance vpn-instance-name ]
[ source { interface interface-type
interface-number | ip
source-ip-address } ] ]
• (Method 2) Log in to the FTP server in
FTP client view:
a. ftp
b. open server-address
[ service-port ]
Use either method.
To establish an IPv6 FTP connection, perform one of the following tasks:
Task Command
Log in to the FTP server from user view.
ftp ipv6 [ server-address [ service-port ] [ vpn-instance
vpn-instance-name ] [ source ipv6
source-ipv6-address ] [ -i interface-type
interface-number ] ]

HP 5830 series Specifications

General

Brand	HP
Model	5830 series
Category	Switch
Language	English

Summary

Using the CLI

Command Conventions and Help

Explains command syntax conventions, keywords, arguments, and how to access online help.

CLI Views and Navigation

Describes the hierarchical structure of CLI views and how to navigate between them.

Command Entry and Editing

Covers entering commands, editing command lines, using tab completion, and abbreviations.

Command History and Output Control

Details how to use command history and control CLI output for better readability.

User Privilege and Command Levels

Explains user privilege levels, command levels, and how they restrict command access.

Switching User Privilege Levels

Describes how users can switch between privilege levels without logging out.

Saving Running Configuration

Explains how to save the current running configuration to a file to persist across reboots.

Login Overview

Login Methods at a Glance

Provides an overview of available login methods like console, Telnet, SSH, and Web interface.

User Interfaces

Explains the role and assignment of user interfaces (AUX, VTY) for CLI logins.

Logging in to the CLI

Console Login

Details the initial login process via the console port and authentication methods.

Telnet Login

Explains how to log in via Telnet and configure authentication and control.

SSH Login

Describes how to log in via SSH, configure the server, and authentication methods.

Web Interface Login

Covers enabling and configuring HTTP and HTTPS logins via a web browser.

Accessing the Device Through SNMP

Configuring SNMP Login

Details the steps for configuring SNMPv1, SNMPv2c, and SNMPv3 login settings.

Controlling User Logins

Telnet Login Control

Explains how to control Telnet logins using IP and MAC address-based ACLs.

Web Login Control

Describes how to control Web logins using IP-based ACLs and log off users.

Configuring FTP

Using FTP Client and Server

Covers using the device as an FTP client and server, including connection setup.

FTP Connection Management

Details managing FTP connections, switching users, troubleshooting, and terminating connections.

Configuring TFTP

TFTP Client Operations

Explains how to use the device as a TFTP client for file transfers.

Managing the File System

Storage and File Naming

Covers storage medium naming rules and file name formats.

Managing Files and Directories

Details operations for managing files (display, rename, copy, delete) and directories.

Managing Storage Media and Operations

Covers managing storage media space, batch operations, and file system modes.

Managing Configuration Files

Overview and Types

Explains configuration file types like startup and running configurations.

Saving and Backing Up Configurations

Covers saving running configurations, auto-update, and automatic backups.

Configuring Configuration Rollback

Configuration Archiving

Details configuring archive parameters, location, and automatic archiving.

Rollback and Startup File Management

Covers performing rollback, specifying startup files, and managing them.

Upgrading Software

Software Upgrade Methods

Overview of methods: BootWare, System Software, Hotfixes, and ISSU.

Performing ISSU

Details the In-Service Software Upgrade process for continuous forwarding.

Performing ISSU

ISSU Overview, Procedure, and Tasks

Covers ISSU overview, flowchart, and essential upgrade tasks.

ISSU States and Rollback

Explains ISSU states, version rollback, and compatibility checks.

Managing the Device

Device Configuration

Covers configuring device name, system time, and airflow direction.

Exception Handling and Rebooting

Details configuring exception handling methods and rebooting the device.

Scheduling Jobs

Explains how to schedule jobs using non-modular and modular methods.

Using Automatic Configuration

How Automatic Configuration Operates

Describes the workflow and process of automatic device configuration.

DHCP for Configuration

Explains how DHCP is used to obtain IP addresses and other configuration parameters.

Obtaining Configuration from TFTP Server

Details how devices obtain configuration files from a TFTP server.

Executing the Configuration File

Describes the process of executing the obtained configuration file.

Support and Other Resources

Contacting HP

Provides information on how to contact HP for technical support.

Subscription Service

Recommends product registration for updates and enhancements.

Related Information

Lists resources like documents and websites for further information.

Conventions

Command Conventions

Explains conventions used for command syntax, keywords, and arguments.

GUI Conventions

Details conventions used for graphical user interface elements like buttons and menus.

Symbols

Explains the meaning of symbols used for alerts (Warning, Caution, Note, Tip).