Dell N3200-ON Networking N-Series Switches User Guide version 6.8.0 - Page 508

SSH connection, you must import the appropriate key files to the switch or use the crypto key command to generate the key files locally. Regenerating the RSA/DSA keys will invalidate any existing certificates. What Methods Are Supported for File Management? Any of the following protocols can be used to download files from a remote system to the switch or to upload files from the switch to a remote system: • TFTP • SFTP • SCP • FTP • HTTP (Web only) • HTTPS (Web only) Files can also be copied between the file system on the internal flash and a USB flash drive that is connected to the external USB port. NOTE: The use of SFTP, SCP or HTTPS may require RSA/DSA keys to be generated prior to use. What Factors Should Be Considered When Managing Files? Uploading and Downloading Files To use TFTP, SFTP, SCP, or FTP for file management, you must provide the IP address of the remote system that is running the appropriate server (TFTP, SFTP, SCP or FTP). Make sure there is a route from the switch to the remote system. The ping command in the CLI can be used to verify that a route exists between the switch and the remote system. If you are downloading a file from the remote system to the switch, be sure to provide the correct path to the file and the correct file name. Managing Images When you download a new image to the switch, it overwrites the backup image, if it exists. To use the new image, it must be activated and reloaded on the switch. The image that was previously the active image becomes the 508 Images and File Management