Operation Manual – File System Management
H3C S3610&S5510 Series Ethernet Switches
Chapter 3 TFTP Configuration
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Chapter 3 TFTP Configuration
When configuring TFTP, go to these sections for information you are interested in:
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Displaying and Maintaining the TFTP Client
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TFTP Client Configuration Example
3.1 TFTP Overview
3.1.1 Introduction to TFTP
The Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) provides functions similar to those provided by
FTP, but it is not as complex as FTP in interactive access interface and authentication.
Therefore, it is more suitable where complex interaction is not needed between client
and server.
TFTP uses the UDP port 69 for data transmission. For TFTP basic operation, refer to
RFC 1350.
In TFTP, file transfer is initiated by the client.
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In a normal file downloading process, the client sends a read request to the TFTP
server, receives data from the server, and then sends the acknowledgement to the
server.
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In a normal file uploading process, the client sends a write request to the TFTP
server, sends data to the server, and receives the acknowledgement from the
server.
TFTP transfers files in two modes:
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Binary for program files
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ASCII for text files.
3.1.2 Implementation of TFTP
Note:
Only the TFTP client service is available with your device at present.
