Installation guide

Diagnostics
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8.2.2.2 Transferring Log Files
If a system log contains data that may require archiving, consider using the Transfer Files screen to export
the log file to an external location (that you designate) where there is no risk of deleting the contents of the log.
To transfer a log file to a user specified location:
1. Select Diagnostics > System Logging > File Mgt from the main menu tree.
2. Select a target log file to transfer and click the Transfer File button.
3. Use the From drop-down menu (within the Source field) to specify the location from which the log
file is sent. If only the applet is available as a transfer location, use the default switch option.
4. Select a target file for transfer from the File drop-down menu. The drop-down menu contains the log
files listed within the File-Mgmt screen.
5. Use the To drop-down menu (within the Target field) to define whether the target log file is to be sent
to the system's local disk (Local Disk) or to an external server (Server).
6. Provide the name of the file to be transferred within the File parameter. Ensure the file name is
correct.
7. If Server has been selected as the target use the Using drop down-menu to configure whether the
log file transfer will be sent using FTP or TFTP.
8. If Server has been selected as the target, enter the IP Address of the destination server or system
receiving the log file. Ensure the IP address is valid or risk jeopardizing the success of the log file
transfer.
9. If Server has been selected as the target, enter the User ID credentials required to send the log file
to the target location.
10. If Server has been selected as the target, use the Password parameter to enter the password
required to send the log file to the target location.
11. Specify the appropriate Path name to the target directory on the local system disk or server as
configured using the To parameter. If the local disk is selected, a browse button is available.
12. Click the Transfer button when ready to move the target file to the specified location. Repeat the
process as necessary to move each desired log file to the specified location.
13. Refer to the Status field for the current state of the requests made from applet. This field displays
error messages if something goes wrong in the transaction between the applet and the switch.
14. If a problem occurs during the file transfer, the process can be stopped by clicking the Abort button.
15. Click the Close button to exit the screen. No values need to be saved once the transfer has been
made.