Ftp file transfers – 360 Systems MAXX-1000SD User Manual

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MAXX Owner’s Manual

FTP File Transfers

Image Server features Gigabit Ethernet connectivity using an RFC-1359 compliant FTP server. File
transfers to and from the Image Server are managed from an FTP client file transfer program
running on a Windows® or Macintosh® computer. This provides a rapid way to execute drag-and-
drop file transfers; it can also manage many Image Servers at once and does not tie up the Image
Server GUI, which may already be in use.

Table 2

indicates the supported FPT client list.

FTP Client

Version

Platform

Flash FXP

3.2.0

WINDOWS XP, WIN2K

DOS FTP

5.1.2600

WINDOWS XP, WIN2K

WS FTP

5.08

WINDOWS XP, WIN2K

Internet Explorer

6.0.2900

WINDOWS XP, WIN2K

Fetch

5.2

MAC OSX

CyberDuck

2.7.3

MAC OSX

Table 2 - Supported FTP Clients


FTP programs may also be used to move recorded or edited material between an Image Server and
Network Attached Storage (NAS) or a DVD-ROM library.

From a networking or system-integration viewpoint, the Image Server appears as a normal FTP
server in any size network, with the exception that it may only send, receive, or store video files
that are compatible with the Image Server.

The Image Server is designed to be used in a private dedicated video network. A firewall
must be used in systems that require internal security or connection to public networks.
Consult with a network security specialist for guidance on the best hardware,
programming and practices for your facility’s requirements.

Gigabit Ethernet Cable Quality

The high data rates generated by Gigabit Ethernet require high-quality cable designed for this
application. Low-quality network cables can result in high error rates and lower transmission
speed. For Gigabit operation, standard CAT-5 cable should be used only for very short cable runs.

New Category 5e (enhanced) cables ensure maximum transfer rates, and should be used as the
minimum standard. Category 6 cable is a more recent product designed for applications where
longer cable runs are required.

Configuring the FTP interface

Before logging in to the Image Server’s FTP server, the network must be configured according to
the local network topology. This is primarily a matter of setting a static IP address or configuring
MAXX to use DHCP to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server. Refer to page 48 for details on
configuring the network settings.

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