SCP Client Support

In this section:

1. SCP Client
   Secure copy (SCP) supports file transfer between local and a remote hosts. It combines the file-transfer element of BSD remote copy (RCP) with the authentication and encryption provided by the Secure shell (SSH) protocol.
2. SCP Client Support Limitations
   SCP client sessions are limited by file size and by whether other SCP client sessions are running and by whether SC server sessions are in progress.
3. Supported SCP Client Configurations
   SCP client automatically uses the authentication methods, encryption algorithm, and data compression level configured for SSH.
4. Downloading an Image from an SCP Server
   Securely download image files from a secure copy (SCP) server.
5. Uploading an Image to an SCP Server
   To securely upload image files to a secure copy (SCP) server, copy an image from a device to the SCP server.
6. Uploading Configuration Files to an SCP Server
   To securely upload startup and running configuration files to a secure copy (SCP) server.
7. Downloading Configuration Files from an SCP Server
   To securely download startup and running configuration files from a secure copy (SCP) server to a device.
8. Copying an Image between Devices
   Securely copy image files between FastIron devices.
9. Secure Copy with SSH2