File Transfer Management

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Availability:
This feature was introduced in M2000 V200R003.

Summary:

The M2000 supports file transfer between the M2000 server and the M2000 client, between
the M2000 and NEs, and between the M2000 and a third-party system by using File Transfer

Protocol (FTP).

To ensure data transmission security, the M2000 supports FTPS- and SFTP-based file transfer.
For details, see the optional feature WOFD-210100 Encrypted Transmission.

Benefits:

This feature ensures effective file transfers between the M2000 server and the M2000 client,
between the M2000 and NEs, and between the M2000 and a third-party system.

Description:

FTP is a standard protocol, which specifies that file transfer between network nodes can be
implemented by setting up control channels and data transfer channels. Complying with the
RFC 959 FTP standard protocol, the M2000 supports file transfer and management. It
transfers files between the M2000 server and the M2000 client, between the M2000 and NEs,
and between the M2000 and a third-party system. The data to be transferred is as follows:
? Performance data, log, and configuration data files collected from NEs or sent to a
third-party system by the M2000
? NE version, configuration data, and patch files downloaded from the M2000 by NEs
? License and NE version files transferred between the M2000 client and server
According to the application scenarios, the M2000 can function as an FTP server or client.
For example, when transferring files to a third-party system, the M2000 can be either an FTP
server or client based on user requirements. When upgrading NEs, users need to upload the
software version from the M2000 client to the M2000 server. In such a case, the M2000
server functions as an FTP server, while the M2000 client functions as an FTP client.
The M2000 manages parameters related to file transfer. For example, it allows users to set file
transfer between NEs and the M2000 server and between the M2000 client and server, disable
plaintext transfer, and set a transfer server and a third-party FTP server.
Generally, FTP and File Transfer Protocol over SSL (FTPS) use default service ports, which
may cause security risks. To improve system security, the M2000 allows users to customize
FTP and FTPS service ports.

Enhancement:

The function of customizing FTP and FTPS service ports is added to M2000 V200R012C00.

Dependency:

None