Procedure 2-12: Backup and restore NE database via FTAM

- Overview

Use this procedure to backup and restore the local NE database via the File Transfer and Access Management (FTAM) protocol. Scheduled automatic backups are not supported using FTAM.

- Privilege level

You must log in as a Privileged user to complete this procedure.

Required equipment

In addition to Required equipment listed in this chapter, CAT5 Ethernet cable with either a 10/100 hub or a cross-over cable for the LAN or IAO LAN port (required for TCP/IP connectivity) is also required.

- Before you begin

Before performing this procedure,

  1. Refer to Before you begin and Required equipment in this chapter.

  2. Refer to Electrostatic discharge in Chapter 1, Safety.

Steps

Complete the following steps to backup and restore the system.

 
1

Connect the PC and establish a WaveStar® CIT session to the local Network Element that is to be backed up or restored.

Important!

You must login via OSI.

Reference:

Procedure 14-2: Connect Personal Computer (PC) and establish WaveStar® CIT session


2

If...

Then...

performing an immediate system backup,

Proceed to Procedure 2-12.1: Backup NE database via FTAM.

performing a system restore,

Proceed to Procedure 2-12.2: Restore NE database via FTAM.


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