Testing a Transfer

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

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 10M, minimum rate 1M, encryption disabled.

   You should see a message similar to the following:

   

   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 will complete.

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 the your password when prompted. For example:

   # ascp -T /tmp/100MB xeno@my_demo.example.com:Upload/