Installation guide

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Bull S.A. May 25th, 1999
7. kermit – (File Transfer)
The Kermit File Transfer program moves files between machines having different operating
systems and architectures.
7.1 kermit with the VIP3X Package
For file transfer between PC and AIX systems, the following environment is suggested:
• PC emulator configured as VIP7800
• File Transfer Configuration as [7 bit Kermit...]
• Port configured for 7bits
In order to run the “file transfer” functions, the PC must become an AIX system terminal.
Then, the user must run kermit on the AIX system: refer to the Kermit User’s Guide.
7.2 kermit with the VIP5 Package
For file transfers between PC and Escala systems, the following environment is suggested:
• PC emulator configured as VIP7800
• File Transfer Configuration as [UNIX]
• Line configured for 7bits
Note: In order to avoid problems, it is advisable to use the complete pathname instead of
using only the filename. It is advisable to exchange one binary file only, between
Host and PC during a kermit session.
7.3 Restrictions and Limitations
When you use kermit connections – except on 16 port board –, you cannot use “–s” or “–r”
option.
If you want to transfer files, you must use interactive commands send and receive on the
kermit prompt.
If you have problems with set line /dev/tty1 or cu –l /dev/tty1, reconfigure the
STTY attributes:
# smit chgtty
Select STTY attributes for RUN time:
add clocal, and suppress hupcl