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Using XModem to transfer a config file from router flash to a PC

Mikel Ward
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I am trying to transfer a config file from a perfectly fine working router to a laptop (Procomm Plus) using Xmodem. The file is on the router (2811) compact flash. I am using the following commands:

Router#copy flash: xmodem:

****Warning****

blah-blah-blah xmodem takes forever bla bla why don't you do something else like tftp or even copy paste?  blah blah..

********

Proceed? [confirm]

Source Filename []? nameofconfigfile.cfg

Destination filename [nameofconfigfile.cfg]

Service Module slot number? [1]:

Service Module interface number? [0]:

1k buffer? [confirm]

Max Retry Count [10]: 5

Xmodem send on slot 1 interface 0. Please be sure there is enough space on receiving side.

Continue? [confirm]

Ready to send file..........

 

My questions are: what is the purpose of the Service module slot and interface numbers? I have used xmodem a lot but always from ROMmon to recover from IOS issues. Now I just want to use it as a serial transfer protocol from a working device. I know there are other (easier) ways to do what I want, but I would like this to work. Thanks, Mike

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Leo Laohoo
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I am trying to transfer a config file from a perfectly fine working router to a laptop (Procomm Plus) using Xmodem. The file is on the router (2811) compact flash.

Why are use such an archaic and "old school" method of Xmodem when you're got an ISR G1? 

 

If the file is in the CF, eject the CF and use a media-card reader to copy the file from the CF to your PC.  Easy!

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