Use this procedure to backup and restore the NE database or to set up an automatic backup schedule via FTP.

Important!

You must have direct TCP/IP connectivity to your NE and the NE must have a defined IP address.

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 performing this procedure,

1. Refer to Before you begin and Required equipmentin this chapter.

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

The WaveStar^® CIT is not a fully implemented FTP server, but it can handle backup and restore capabilities. For automatic backups, OMS or another large capacity FTP server can be used. The WaveStar^® CIT is not recommended for automatic backups.

The backup feature can be forced or scheduled to complete automatically at specified intervals.

If you log in via TCP/IP, your PC must be part of the GNE's TCP/IP Gateway Host List. Refer to Procedure 7-16: Provision/enable/disable the NE as a TL1 TCP/IP GNE for more information.

Important!

If the FTP server associated with the WaveStar^® CIT fails to start, it could mean that another program using an FTP server is already running. Depending on what operating system you are using, you must go to the device file and disable the FTP server. Refer to Procedure 14-18: Disable an FTP server on your PC for instructions for each allowed operating system.