Operation Manual – FTP-SFTP-TFTPH3C S5100-SI/EI Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 1 FTP and SFTP Configuration1-2Table 1-1 Roles that an H3C S5100-SI/EI series Ethernet switch acts as in FTPItem Description RemarksFTP serverAn Ethernet switch can operate as an FTPserver to provide file transmission services forFTP clients. You can log in to a switchoperating as an FTP server by running an FTPclient program on your PC to access files onthe FTP server.FTP clientIn this case, you need to establish aconnection between your PC and the switchthrough a terminal emulation program orTelnet, execute the ftp X.X.X.X command onyour PC. (X.X.X.X is the IP address of an FTPserver or a host name), and enter your username and password in turn. A switch canoperate as an FTP client, through which youcan access files on the FTP server.The prerequisiteis that a routeexists betweenthe switch andthe PC.1.1.2 Introduction to SFTPSecure FTP (SFTP) is established based on an SSH2 connection. It allows a remoteuser to log in to a switch to manage and transmit files, providing a securer guarantee fordata transmission. In addition, since the switch can be used as a client, you can log in toremote devices to transfer files securely.1.2 FTP ConfigurationComplete the following tasks to configure FTP:Task RemarksCreating an FTP user RequiredEnabling an FTP server RequiredConfiguring connection idle time OptionalSpecifying the source interface andsource IP address for an FTP server OptionalDisconnecting a specified user OptionalConfiguring the banner for an FTP server OptionalFTP Configuration: ASwitch Operating as anFTP ServerDisplaying FTP server information OptionalBasic configurations on an FTP client —FTP Configuration: ASwitch Operating as anFTP Client Specifying the source interface andsource IP address for an FTP client Optional
