FTP/FTPS server parameters

The following table describes FTP/FTPS server parameters.

Parameter

Description

Enable server

Determines whether the File Transfer Server that supports client connection via FTP/FTPS is enabled

Port

Determines the port number that the File Transfer Server listens to for FTP/FTPS connections

NOTE:This port is used by clients to connect to the FTP/FTPS server (Default: 1221).

Authentication

Authenticates the FTP user with one of the following methods:

  • Windows local user
  • LDAP
  • PAM (UNIX only)

Secured

Determines whether FTPS is enabled

Keystore file path

Defines the path to the file that contains the server certificate.

NOTE: The keystore must be in PKCS#12 format. If FIPS is enabled, the format must be BCFKS.

Keystore file password

Defines the password of the file that contains the server certificate

Ciphers

Lists the names of ciphers used for FTPS.

If no ciphers are specified, all available ciphers are supported.

Listen for implicit connections

Determines whether to automatically turn on security after a connection is established between the FTPS client and the Managed File Transfer server.

Passive Port/s:

Limits the range of dynamic ports that can be used for passive connections in FTP. Ports can be defined as single ports, closed or open ranges. Multiple definitions must be separated by commas.

EXAMPLE:

2300 :Uses 2300 as the passive port

2300-2399:Uses all ports in the range

2300-:Uses all ports larger than 2300

2300, 2305, 2400-: Uses 2300 or 2305 or any port larger than 2400

Parent Topic

Configuring the File Transfer Server