6 File System
Quidway NetEngine20/20E
Configuration Guide - Basic Configurations
6-2
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Issue 05 (2010-01-30)
6.1 Introduction
This section covers the following topics that you need to know before you configure a file
system:
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File System
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Storage Devices
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Files
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Directories
6.1.1 File System
Definitions
The file system manages the files and directories in the storage devices. It can create, delete,
modify and rename a file or directory and display the contents of the file.
Functions
The file system has two functions: managing the storage devices and managing the files that
are stored in those storage devices.
6.1.2 Storage Devices
Storage devices are hardware devices for storing messages.
The storage device of the NE is the Flash.
NE20E also can use the
compact flash
(CF)as the storage devices.
6.1.3 Files
The file is a mechanism in which the system stores and manages messages.
6.1.4 Directories
The directory is a mechanism in which the system integrates and organizes the file. It is the
logical container of the file.
6.2 Managing Directories
6.2.1 Establishing the Configuration Task
Applicable Environment
When you need to transfer files between the client and the server, configure the directory by
using the file system.