Using the Trivial File Transfer Protocol

ExtremeXOS supports the Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) based on RFC 1350.

TFTP is a method used to transfer files from one network device to another. The ExtremeXOS TFTP client is a command line application used to contact an external TFTP server on the network. For example, ExtremeXOS uses TFTP to download software image files, switch configuration files, and ACLs from a server on the network to the switch.

Up to eight active TFTP sessions can run on the switch concurrently.

We recommend using a TFTP server that supports blocksize negotiation (as described in RFC 2348, TFTP Blocksize Option), to enable faster file downloads and larger file downloads.

Note

For better functionality, minimum block-size of 64 bytes is recommended.

For additional information about TFTP, see the following chapters:

For information about downloading software image files, BootROM files, and switch configurations, see Software Upgrade and Boot Options.
For information about downloading ACL (and other) policy files, see Policy Manager.
For information about using TFTP to transfer files to and from the switch, see Managing the Switch.
For information about configuring core dump files and transferring the core dump files stored on your switch, see Troubleshooting

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