File System Command Reference

This command enters the context to perform file system operations.

When entering the file context, the prompt changes to reflect the present working directory. Navigating the file system with the cd .. command results in a changed prompt.

The exit all command leaves the file system/file operation context and returns to the <ROOT> CLI context. The state of the present working directory is maintained for the CLI session. Entering the file command returns the cursor to the working directory where the exit command was issued.

This command sets or clears/resets the read-only attribute for a file in the local file system.

To list all files and their current attributes, enter attrib or attrib x where x is either the filename or a wildcard (*).

When an attrib command is entered to list a specific file or all files in a directory, the file’s attributes are displayed with or without an “R” preceding the filename. The “R” implies that the +r is set and that the file is read-only. Files without the “R” designation imply that the -r is set and that the file is read-write-all. For example:

This command displays or changes the current working directory in the local file system.

This command copies a file or all files in a directory from a source URL to a destination URL. At least one of the specified URLs should be a local URL. The optional wildcard (*) can be used to copy multiple files that share a common (partial) prefix and/or (partial) suffix.

When a file is copied to a destination with the same file name, the original file is overwritten by the new file specified in the operation. The following prompt appears if the destination file already exists:

“Overwrite destination file (y/n)?”

For example:

To copy a file named srcfile in a directory called test on cf3: in slot CSM B to a file called destfile in a directory called production on cf3: in slot CSM A, the syntax is:

To FTP a file named 121201.cfg in directory mydir stored on cf3: in slot CSM A to a network FTP server with IP address 131.12.31.79 in a directory called backup with a destination file name of 121201.cfg, the FTP syntax is:

This command deletes the specified file.

The optional wildcard “*” can be used to delete multiple files that share a common (partial) prefix and/or (partial) suffix. When the wildcard is entered, the following prompt displays for each file that matches the wildcard:

“Delete file <filename> (y/n)?”

This command displays a list of files and subdirectories in a directory.

This command formats the compact flash. The compact flash must be shut down before formatting.

This command creates a new directory in a file system.

Directories can only be created one level at a time.

This command moves a local file, system file, or a directory. If the target already exists, the command fails and an error message displays.

The following prompt appears if the destination file already exists:

“Overwrite destination file (y/n)?”

This command removes (deletes) a directory in a file system. The following message displays:

Are you sure (y/n)?

This command checks a compact flash device for errors and repairs any errors found.

This command copies a local file to a remote host file system. It uses ssh for data transfer, and uses the same authentication and provides the same security as ssh. When the command is entered, the following prompt appears:

“Are you sure (y/n)?”

The destination must specify a user and a host.

This command shuts down (unmounts) the specified CSM(s).

Use the no shutdown [active] [standby] command to enable one or both CSMs.

Use the no shutdown cflash-id command to enable a compact flash (cf3: on all platforms; cf1: or cf2: on the 7705 SAR-18) on the CSM. The no shutdown command can be issued for a specific slot when no compact flash is present. When a compact flash is installed in the slot, the device will be activated upon detection.

In redundant systems, use the no shutdown command on cf3: on both CSMs in order to facilitate synchronization. See the synchronize command in the configure>redundancy context.

The shutdown command must be issued prior to removing a compact flash. If no parameters are specified, the drive referred to by the current working directory will be shut down.

LED status indicators — The following states are possible for the compact flash:

Operational: If a compact flash is present in a drive and operational (no shutdown), the respective LED is lit green. The LED flickers when the compact flash is accessed. Do not remove the compact flash during a read/write operation.

State:                        admin = up, operational = up, equipped

Flash defective: If a compact flash is defective, the respective LED blinks amber to reflect the error condition and a trap is raised.

State:                        admin = up/down, operational = faulty, equipped = no

Flash drive shut down: When the compact flash drive is shut down and a compact flash is present, the LED is lit amber. In this state, the compact flash can be ejected.

State:                        admin = down, operational = down, equipped = yes

No compact flash present, drive shut down: If no compact flash is present and the drive is shut down, the LED is unlit.

State:                        admin = down, operational = down, equipped = no

No compact flash present, drive enabled: If no compact flash is present and the drive is not shut down, the LED is unlit.

State:                        admin = up, operational = down, equipped = no

Ejecting a compact flash: The compact flash drive should be shut down before ejecting a compact flash. The LED should turn to solid (not blinking) amber. This is the only way to safely remove the compact flash. If a compact flash drive is not shut down before a compact flash is ejected, the LED blinks amber for approximately 5 s before shutting off.

State:                        admin = down, operational = down, equipped = yes

The shutdown or no shutdown state is not saved in the configuration file. Following a reboot, all compact flash drives are in their default state.

This command displays the contents of a text file.

This command displays the version of a -TiMOS both.tim file.