Managing Files302768-C Rev 00 2-9You can transfer a file in-band under the following conditions:• You can dial in to the BCC port of a router that you choose as source ordestination for a file transfer.• An operational IP routing path exists through your network between the filesource (a router or a remote workstation) and the file destination (also a routeror a remote workstation).Out-of-band file transfers can be useful for router diagnosis and management. Youcan use this method under the following conditions:• You can dial in to the console port of a router that you choose as the source ordestination for a file transfer operation.• All IP routing paths between the file source and the file destination are down(nonoperational).You can use a remote PC or UNIX workstation to transfer files in-band orout-of-band.In-Band File TransfersThe tftp command invokes the TFTP software to transfer a file between a NortelNetworks router and another router or host.To use TFTP, you must load it on the router and enable it (see Configuring IPServices for the Versalar Switch Router 15000 for instructions).Caution: You cannot use ftp or tftp client to transfer files to or from therouter; you must use ftp or tftp server.Caution: The destination system in a file transfer overwrites any file alreadyon its volume that has the same file name. If enough space does not exist on thefile system for the new file, and the new file has the same name as an old file,the old file will be destroyed and the new file will be corrupted. Be sure tofollow the instructions in this section to avoid corrupting the config file.
