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