You can view, create, delete, and rename files.
6.1 Overview of the File System
This section describes the concepts of the file system.
Basic Concepts of the File System
A file system allows you to manage files and directories on the storage devices. In the file system, you can create, delete, modify, and rename a file or a directory, and view contents of a file.
The file system provides the following functions:
l Managing the files that are stored on the storage devices l Managing the storage devices
Storage Device
A storage device is a hardware device used to store data.
Different products support different storage devices. Currently, the S2300 supports the flash memory.
File
A file stores and manages information.
Directory
A directory collects and organizes files. It is a logical container of files.
6.2 Managing a Storage Device
This section describes how to format a storage device.
6.2.1 Establishing the Configuration Task
Pre-configuration Tasks
Before managing a storage device, complete the following tasks:
l Installing the S2300 and switching it on properly l Client logging in to the S2300
Data Preparation
To manage a storage device, you need the following data.
No. Data
1 Device name
6.2.2 Restoring Storage Devices with File System Troubles
When the file system on a storage device fails, the terminal of the switch prompts you to rectify the fault.
Context
Do as follows on the switch:
Procedure
Step 1 Run:
fixdisk device-name
The storage devices with file system troubles is repaired.
NOTE
After this command is run, if the prompt that the system should be repaired is still received, it indicates that the physical medium may be damaged.
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6.2.3 (Optional) Formatting a Storage Device
Context
CAUTION
After the format flash: command is run, the files and directories in the Flash are cleared and cannot be restored. So, confirm the action before you use the command.
Procedure
Step 1 Run the following command in the user view:
format flash:
The flash is formatted.
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6.3 Managing the Directory
You can manage directories to logically store files in hierarchy.
6.3.1 Establishing the Configuration Task
Before managing directories, familiarize yourself with the applicable environment, complete the pre-configuration tasks, and obtain the required data. This can help you complete the configuration task quickly and accurately.
Applicable Environment
When you need to transfer files between the client and the server, configure the directory by using the file system.
Pre-configuration Tasks
Before configuring the management directory, complete the following tasks:
l Powering on the switch
l Connecting the client with the server correctly
Data Preparation
To configure a management directory, you need the following data.
No. Data
1 Directory name to be created 2 Directory name to be deleted
6.3.2 Viewing the Current Directory
You can view the current directory to know its information.
Context
Do as follows on the switch.
Procedure
Step 1 Run:
pwd
The current directory is displayed.
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6.3.3 Switching a Directory
You can switch the current directory to another directory.
Context
Do as follows on the switch:
Procedure
Step 1 Run:
cd directory
A directory is specified.
Step 2 Run:
pwd
The current directory is displayed.
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6.3.4 Displaying a Directory or File
You can view a directory or files in the directory.
Context
Do as follows on the switch:
Procedure
Step 1 Run:
cd directory
A directory is specified and the specified directory is displayed.
Step 2 Run:
dir [ /all ] [ filename | flash: ]
The file and sub-directory list in the directory is displayed.
Either the absolute path or relative path is applicable.
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6.3.5 Creating a Directory
You can create a directory in the specified directory on a specified storage device.
Context
Do as follows on the switch:
Procedure
Step 1 Run:
cd directory
The parent directory of the directory to be created is displayed.
Step 2 Run:
mkdir directory
The directory is created.
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6.3.6 Deleting a Directory
You can delete an unneeded directory.
Context
Do as follows on the switch:
Procedure
Step 1 Run:
cd directory
The parent directory of the directory to be deleted is displayed.
Step 2 Run:
rmdir directory
The directory is deleted.
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6.4 Managing Files
You can view, create, delete, and rename files.
6.4.1 Establishing the Configuration Task
Before managing files, familiarize yourself with the applicable environment, complete the pre-configuration tasks, and obtain the required data. This can help you complete the pre-configuration task quickly and accurately.
Applicable Environment
To view, delete, or rename files on the switch, you need to configure files using the file system.
Pre-configuration Tasks
Before configuring the file system, complete the following tasks:
l Powering on the switch
l Connecting the client with the server correctly
Data Preparation
To configure a file system, you need the following data.
No. Data
1 File name to be viewed 2 File name to be deleted 3 File name to be renamed
6.4.2 Displaying Contents of Files
You can view the contents of a file, which are displayed in texts.
Context
Do as follows on the switch:
Procedure
Step 1 Run:
cd directory
The directory of the file is displayed.
Step 2 Run:
more filename
The content of the file is displayed.
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6.4.3 Copying Files
You can copy files.
Context
Do as follows on the switch:
Procedure
Step 1 Run:
cd directory
The directory of the file is displayed.
Step 2 Run:
copy source-filename destination-filename
The file is copied.
NOTE
The file to be copied must be larger than 0 bytes. Otherwise, the operation fails.
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6.4.4 Moving Files
You can move files to a specified directory.
Context
Do as follows on the switch:
Procedure
Step 1 Run:
cd directory
The directory of the file is displayed.
Step 2 Run:
move source-filename destination-filename
The file is moved.
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6.4.5 Renaming Files
You can rename files.
Context
Do as follows on the switch:
Procedure
Step 1 Run:
cd directory
The directory of the file is displayed.
Step 2 Run:
rename source-filename destination-filename
The file is renamed.
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6.4.6 Compressing Files
You can compress files to reduce the size of the files.
Context
Do as follows on the switch.
Procedure
Step 1 Run:
zip source-filename destination-filename
The file is compressed.
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6.4.7 Deleting Files
You can delete unneeded files.
Context
Do as follows on the switch:
Procedure
Step 1 Run:
cd directory
The directory of the file is displayed.
Step 2 Run:
delete [ /unreserved ] filename
The file is deleted.
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6.4.8 Deleting Files in the Recycle Bin
You can permanently delete files in the recycle bin.
Context
Do as follows on the switch:
Procedure
Step 1 Run:
reset recycle-bin [ filename ]
The file is deleted.
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6.4.9 Undeleting Files
You can undelete files.
Context
Do as follows on the switch:
Procedure
Step 1 Run:
undelete filename
The deleted file is recovered.
NOTE
l If the current directory is not the parent directory, you must operate the file by using the absolute path.
l If you use the parameter [ /unreserved ] in the delete command, the file cannot be restored after being deleted.
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6.4.10 Running Files in Batch
You can upload the files and then process the files in batches.
Prerequisite
Uploading the batched files on the client end to the switch.
Context
When the batch file is created, you can run the batch file to implement routine tasks automatically.
Procedure
Step 1 Run:
system-view
The system view is displayed.
Step 2 Run:
execute filename
The batched file is executed.
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6.4.11 Configuring Prompt Modes
The system displays prompts or warning messages when you operate the device. If you need to change the prompt mode for file operations, you can configure the prompt mode of the file system.
Prerequisite
Before configuring a file system, complete the following tasks:
l Powering on the switch
l Logging in to the switchfrom the client end
Context
The data may be lost or damaged during the process, and the prompt is required.
Procedure
Step 1 Run:
system-view
The system view is displayed.
Step 2 Run:
file prompt { alert | quiet }
The prompt mode of the file system is configured.
By default, the prompt mode is alert.
CAUTION
If the prompt is in the quiet mode, no prompt appears for data lossdue to maloperation.
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7 Management of Configuration Files
About This Chapter
This chapter describes current configurations, configuration files, detection of master/slave configuration consistency, and configuration recovery.