Server Technology Switched Rack PDU, Installation And Operation Manual

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Operations Switched PDU
Installation and Operations Manual
FTP
The FTP configuration page allows you to set up and maintain all settings required to perform an FTP firmware
upload, configure automatic FTP updates, or system configuration uploads/downloads. For more information about
uploading firmware, see Appendix B.
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The FTP page accepts both IPv4 and IPv6 formats in the Host field.
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Secure File Transport Protocol (SFTP) is also supported for encrypted SSH transport over the network.
Setting the FTP Host Address:
Enter the IP address or hostname in the Host field and click Apply .
Setting the FTP username:
Enter the FTP server username in the Username field, and click Apply .
Setting the FTP password:
Enter the FTP server password in the Password field, and click Apply .
Setting the filepath:
Enter the path of the file to be uploaded in the Directory field, and click Apply .
Setting the filename for upload:
Enter the filename of the file to be uploaded in the Filename field, and click Apply .
Testing the FTP upload configuration:
This test validates that the unit is able to contact and log onto the specified FTP server, download the firmware file,
and verify that the firmware file is valid for the unit. Click
Test .
Enabling or disabling automatic updates:
The Switched PDU has the capability to schedule automatic firmware updates. When enabled and configured, the unit
regularly checks the FTP server for a new firmware image and uploads it.
Select Enabled or Disabled from the drop-down menu and click Apply .
Setting the automatic update scheduled day:
Select the desired day for the automatic update from the drop-down menu and click Apply .
Setting the automatic update scheduled hour:
Select the desired hour for the automatic update from the drop-down menu and click Apply .