Use the Add Alternate Firmware Server window to configure properties for alternate firmware download servers and specify connection information based on the selected transfer protocol. Access this window by clicking Add Server in the Alternate Firmware Servers view of the Options window.
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Server Properties
Use this area to specify the alternate server's IP address, identifier, and transfer protocol, and set the path to the root directory.
- Server Root Path
- Specify the server root path. The root directory is the base directory to which the server is allowed access. The
server will be allowed to create files to or read files from this
directory and any of its subdirectories.
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NOTE: Keep in mind the following requirements when setting the server root path:
- If your server is configured with a root directory, it must match the root directory entered here.
- If your server is not configured with a root directory, specify the root directory here as the root of the drive (e.g. C:\ or D:\).
- Transfer Protocol
- Specify the transfer protocol for the alternate server and then enter the connection information in the section below.
TFTP Connection Information
Use this area to specify connection information for an alternate server that has been configured with TFTP protocol.
FTP/SCP Connection Information
Use this area to specify connection information for an alternate server that has been configured with FTP or SCP protocol.
- Anonymous
- Select this checkbox if your FTP/SCP server is configured to accept Anonymous logins. Inventory Manager will automatically fill in the username and password fields.
- Username/Password
- Enter your username and password to access the FTP/SCP server. If you select the Hide Password checkbox, your password will be replaced with asterisks when it is typed in.
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