USB file transfer on Cisco 3560 switch as TFTP server

[Aj59111]

I am trying to configure Cisco 3560 switch as tftp server. How do I upload files using USB (commands)? what commands should i check to verify if switch is capable of transferring files from USB.

[Sheraz.Salim]

use this link it will help you.

[Leo Laohoo]

That is a very poor choice of hardware to act as a "TFTP server" because a plain 3560 only has 16 mb flash.

[Aj59111]

I am trying to update licences on wlc and there are no tftp servers in environment

[Leo Laohoo]

Licenses can be uploaded using HTML.

[Aj59111]

I am adding licenses to my wlc 5508 which only allows TFTP. I am thinking to add licenses to cisco 3560 switch and tftp that to wlc 5508. for that reason I would like to know how to configure TFTP on 3560? and also how to add license files to the switch.

[balaji.bandi]

Rather complicating things, download simple TFTP freeware and put your Laptop as TFTP server and make use of it.

[Aj59111]

My internal network is blocking connectivity to TFTP server on local host

[balaji.bandi · Accepted solution]

i mean to say for TFTP, is this for one time ? or you looking on going requirement in day to day basis.

if it is one time, connect laptop to same switch (where you looking to configure TFTP on switch)

[balaji.bandi]

Not sure what is the purpose or use case you like to configure TFTP, is this for backup  ?

here is reference guide :

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/lan/catalyst3560/software/release/12-2_52_se/configuration/guide/3560scg/swiosfs.html