Procedure 2-11: Backup and restore NE database via FTTD
Overview
Use this procedure to backup and restore the NE database or to set up an automatic backup schedule via FTAM-FTP gateway or file transfer translation device (FTTD) for a remote NE without direct TCP/IP connectivity.
Privilege level
You must login 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,
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Refer to Before you begin and Required equipment in this chapter.
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Refer to Electrostatic discharge in Chapter 1, Safety.
Alcatel-Lucent 1665 DMXtend can also act as an FTAM-FTP gateway or file transfer translation device (FTTD). The FTTD allows Alcatel-Lucent 1665 DMXtend to function as a gateway network element (GNE) that facilitates file downloads between FTP servers and remote network elements (RNEs) connected to the Alcatel-Lucent 1665 DMXtend.
This procedure uses FTP (file transfer protocol) and FTAM (file transfer and access management) to backup and restore all Alcatel-Lucent 1665 DMXtend provisionable data on a shelf.
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.
Steps
Complete the following steps to backup and restore the system.
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Connect the PC and establish a WaveStar® CIT session to the gateway Network Element. Important! You must have direct TCP/IP connectivity to your NE and the NE must have a defined IP address. Reference: Procedure 14-2: Connect Personal Computer (PC) and establish WaveStar® CIT session | ||||||||
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From the System View menu, select Administration → Set NE and enable File Transfer Protocol (FTP) and FTAM-FTP (FTTD) Gateway Control. | ||||||||
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Click OK. | ||||||||
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Is your remote NE in the same OSI network as your gateway NE?
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From the System View, select Administration → Data Communications. Select the Network Layer tab and record the NSAP from the Network Service Access Point panel (the NSAP is a 40-digit hex number). This NSAP is required later in this procedure. | ||||||||
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Establish a WaveStar® CIT session to the remote Network Element. Reference: Procedure 14-2: Connect Personal Computer (PC) and establish WaveStar® CIT session | ||||||||
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