Re: ftp problem

I failed to fill in one point. An empty file is created.
The batch file later has a remote command (which runs fine)
and processes the empty file. I have verified the
particular file is not damaged (after reset of FTP server-same
file processes fine).
So FTP logs on, and from the PUT command, creates
an empty file, but stops on sending the data.
I like the idea of a port being blocked by the network, and
will have to investigate.
jim

----- Original Message -----
From: "Andy Nolen-Parkhouse" <aparkhouse@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "'Midrange Systems Technical Discussion'" <midrange-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2003 9:37 AM
Subject: RE: ftp problem


> Jim,
>
> In your script, are you explicitly specifying the port subcommand?  The
> OS/400 FTP server will generally default to port 21, but not under all
> circumstances.  The following is from the FTP manual:
>
> Port (PORT)
> Specifies the port number used for connecting to the FTP server.
> Normally the "well-known" port value of 21 is used to connect to the FTP
> server. Under some circumstances, the FTP server may be contacted at a
> port other than port 21. In those situations, the port parameter may be
> used to specify the server port to connect to.
>
> Perhaps in one of four tries, your system is going to a different port
> which is not allowed by your "network upgrade".  If that's the case and
> you don't have a port subcommand in your script, you could solve the
> problem by adding the subcommand.
>
> Regards,
> Andy Nolen-Parkhouse
>
> > At V4R5 I have a site I FTP to from an offsite pc, using a batch file &
> > WinXP, every week, 2 diff files.
> > Working for years. After a "network upgrade", the FTP is sometimes
> > "hanging" and won't work till i stop/start the FTP server. (have latest
> > cume)
> > ftp logs on
> > 200 PORT subcommand successful    and hangs there...
> >          never get 150 Sending file......
> >
> > I can see FTP job QTFTPxxxxx and nothing odd in log.
> > In exit program log i can see the SET and GET, just like successful one
> >
> > Happens about 1 out of 4 tries, but once happens, must reset FTP
> > server.
> > Any ideas?
> > jim franz
>
>
>
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