MDS 9124 aborts ftp transfers at about 16 MB

[cacjyoung]

Hello,

I'm trying to ftp copy the two SAN-OS files to bootflash.  The smaller file (about 15 MB) seems transfer just fine on both 9124s.  However, when I attempt to ftp the larger system file (54 MB) to the switches, the client (9124) aborts the transfer somewhere around 16 - 18 MB.  After that, I can't telnet back into either of the switches for some unknown period of time (like the next day or days later).

Anyone know what's happening here and how I can fix this?

Thanks,

Chuck

FTP server log reports: ... client closed data connection ...

[Roman Rodichev · Accepted solution]

its quite possible that its a problem with the ftp server software you are using, even if it says that the client closed the connection. try using different ftp software

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[cacjyoung]

Thanks Roman.  I believe you're right.  I tried tftp instead of ftp and had no problems.  So, it's either the server I was using or maybe the box doesn't like ftp for large files like the one I was trying to upload.  Thanks again.