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Upgrading Applications with FTP
When application files are large, you can also upgrade them using the File Transfer Protocol (FTP) to
greatly shorten the upgrade and maintenance time.
As an application layer protocol in the TCP/IP suite, FTP is mainly used for file transfer between remote
hosts. FTP provides reliable and connection-oriented data transfer services over TCP. FTP does not
provide any access authorization or authentication mechanism. The FTP program file is much larger than
the TFTP program file.
You can upgrade application files using FTP on the BootWare menu or at the CLI.
No matter how you upgrade applications, a SecBlade card can serve as the FTP server or FTP client.
Upgrading Applications with FTP on the BootWare Menu
1.
Set up an upgrade environment.
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The SecBlade card serves as the FTP client and the PC serves as the FTP server.
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Use a crossover Ethernet cable to connect default management Ethernet interface GigabitEthernet
0/1 on the SecBlade card to the PC and ensure the connectivity between the SecBlade card and
the PC. Different cards have different default management Ethernet ports. For specific information,
see
and
.
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Enable the FTP server on the PC and set the path where the application files are stored.
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Set the FTP username and password.
CAUTION:
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The FTP server program is not shipped with the SecBlade card and you need to purchase and install it.
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When you upgrade application files using TFTP on the IPS LSWM1IPS10 card, you need to connect the
management Ethernet interface meth 0/0 of the card to the PC.
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For the SSL VPN card, because the card does not provide service ports on its panel, you need to use a
crossover Ethernet cable to connect the service port (such as GigabitEthernet 3/0/1) of the switch or
router to the PC, and guarantee that the SecBlade SSL VPN card can communicate with the PC.
For step 2 to step 4, see the corresponding steps in “
Upgrading Applications with TFTP on the BootWare
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Upgrading Applications with FTP at the CLI
NOTE:
ACG and IPS cards do not support application upgrade using FTP at the CLI.
The SecBlade card serving as the FTP client and the PC serving as the FTP server
1.
Set up an upgrade environment.
Connect the PC to an Ethernet interface (for example, GigabitEthernet 0/1) on the SecBlade card and
ensure the connectivity between them.