Moving files to and from the management node

Use one of the following methods to copy files to the /home/USERID directory on the management node:

Using a SCP tool

Use a Secure Copy (SCP) tool on a laptop or workstation attached to the management or data network.

Important: Make sure that the SCP tool transfers the files to the management node in a binary format. If the files are transferred as text, the transfer process might modify the readme files and corrupt them.

Using the scp command

Use the scp command in the management software CLI to retrieve the fix package from an SSH server on the management or data network. See the following examples.

From a management software console, logged in as USERID:

scp USERID @<remote_host_name>:/directory/* /home/*

From a remote server or workstation:

scp * USERID@<management_node_host_name>:/home/USERID/*

Using a USB storage device

To copy the files from a USB storage device that is formatted for FAT16, FAT32, ext2, or ext3 file systems, complete the following steps.

Note: The maximum file size that is supported by FAT16 is 2 GB; the maximum for FAT32 is 4 GB. If your update files are larger, format your USB storage device for the ext2 or ext3 file system.

1. Insert a USB storage device into the USB port on the front of the management node. It will take 5 - 10 seconds for the device to be recognized.
2. SSH to the management node.
3. Log in with the default USERID and password.
4. Use the lsmediadev command to list the storage media devices that are available for use on the system and identify the USB storage device. The resulting output will be similar to the following, where vdi1 is the USB storage device:

   device=/dev/cdrom,mount_point=/media/cdrom,
   type=1,description=CD/DVD
   device=/dev/vdi1,mount_point=/media/vdi1,
   type=3,description=USB flash memory device

5. Type mount /dev/vdi1 and press Enter.
6. Use the command cp to copy the files. For example:

   cp /media/vdi1/<file_name> /home/USERID

7. Type umount /dev/vdi1 and press Enter to unmount the USB storage device.