Testing a transfer

To make sure that the software is working properly, set up a connection with a server and test downloads and uploads.

About this task

Procedure

  1. Download test files from the server.
    Use the ascp command to download, press y to accept the server's key, and enter your password when prompted.
    For example,
    # ascp -T xeno@my_demo.example.com:test-dir-large/100MB /tmp/

    The transfer command is based on the following settings:

    Item Value
    Server address my_demo.example.com
    Login account xeno
    Test file /test-dir-large/100MB
    Download location /tmp/
    Transfer settings Fair transfer policy, target rate 10 M, minimum rate 1 M, encryption disabled.

    You must see a message similar to the following:

    The ascp transfer status.

    This message provides the following information:

    Item Description
    100 MB The name of the file that is being transferred.
    28% The percentage completed.
    28 MB The amount transferred.
    2.2 Gbps The current transfer rate.
    01:02 ETA The estimated time the transfer completes.
  2. Upload test files to the demo server.
    Run the command to upload the same file (100MB) back to the demo server, to its /Upload directory. Enter your password when prompted.
    For example,
    # ascp -T /tmp/100MB xeno@my_demo.example.com:Upload/