
Chapter 10 Backing Up and Restoring PSAX System Files
Restoring System Database Files
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PSAX 4500 Multiservice Media Gateway User Guide
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Release 8.0.0
Restoring Database
Files Using FTP
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Steps to Restore Database Files Using FTP
1
In a nonredundant PSAX system, connect a standard 10Base-T Ethernet
cable to the Ethernet port on the CPU2 module. In a redundant PSAX
system, connect cables to both the primary and the standby CPU2 mod-
ules. Ensure that you have a stable connection from the source PC or
network management workstation to the CPU2 module.
2
Use the DOS drive and change directory commands to access the drive
and directory on the computer where you have stored the databases.
3
At the DOS prompt, enter:
ftp -n
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
where
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
is the IP address of the CPU2 module.
4
At the prompt
ftp
, enter:
user readwrite
currentpassword
where
currentpassword
is the password you currently have for the PSAX system
software.
5
To be sure you have the correct path selected, enter one of the following:
•
cd \scsi\current
(Windows)
•
cd /scsi/current
(UNIX)
6
To provide a visual indicator during the restore files process, enter
hash
7
To transfer (restore) the configuration files, enter the following com-
mands in sequence:
Note:
When you are entering
put
commands for each individual con-
figuration file listed below, an error message might be displayed
stating that the particular file does not exist. In this situation, the
error message would be displayed because you did not use a par-
ticular feature that would have created that file on your system.
bin
put
filename
where
filename
is the one of the following configuration files on your PSAX
system.
Note:
Because your system might not be configured with some fea-
tures, some of the following files might not exist on your system:
•
ecd.def
•
ecd.db
•
ssid.def
•
cnctn.db
•
console.def
•
eventmgr.cfg
•
iisp.cbr
•
iisp.vbr
•
spvc.db