SFTP / SCP file access

Instead of using samba to access CLASSE filesystems, you may use any method that works with the SFTP/SCP protocols. Some popular options are given below.

Windows

• WinSCP is our recommended SFTP/SCP software for Windows:
  • CLASSE-managed Windows computers: Look in the Start Menu
  • Personal Windows computers: Download the latest version from http://winscp.net/eng/index.php
  • See below for usage instructions.
• Users with personal computers may also use Globus (GridFTP).

macOS

• Fetch is a graphical interface for SFTP/SCP on macOS:
  • CLASSE-managed Macs: Look in the Applications folder
    • If you are prompted for a serial number, please submit a ServiceRequest or choose the 15-day free trial.
  • Personal Macs: Download the latest version from https://fetchsoftworks.com/fetch/download/
    • Cornell employees can request a free license here: https://fetchsoftworks.com/fetch/free
  • See below for usage instructions.
• Or you can type SFTP/SCP commands in a Terminal window:
  • For usage instructions, click here.
• Users with personal computers may also use Globus (GridFTP).

 

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Usage Instructions

1. Connecting to LNX201

Startup dialog screenshots:

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1. Enter lnx201.classe.cornell.edu as the host if off site, otherwise lnx201 will work.
   
2. Make sure to enter your CLASSE username and password.
   (Fetch) Make sure SFTP in the Connect using: pulldown menu is selected.
3. Click on Login (WinSCP) -or- OK (Fetch).
4. You may have to click "Yes" to add the host to your application key store.
5. If there's a login message, you will need to click OK after reading it.

2. Accessing a directory

[Windows] WinSCP:

1. Click on the folder icon
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2. Type in the Linux file path you want to access, for example, /nfs/chess/raw. If you know your samba path, use this link to look up the corresponding Linux path.
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3. Browse to your files in the remote drive (right-hand) tree.
4. Browse to where you want to put your files in the local (left-hand) tree.
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5. Drag the folder or files you want from the right to the left tree, dropping the file icons where you want the files to go.
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   You can edit the local path in the dialog that shows up, or just press copy to start the transfer.
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[macOS] Fetch:

1. Type in the Linux file path you want to access, for example, /nfs/chess/raw. If you know your samba path, use this link to look up the corresponding Linux path.
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2. Browse to your files in the remote drive
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3. You can drag/drop files to/from, or click the Get button to download or the Put button to upolad
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4. Tips and tricks
   1. Help Using Fetch
   2. Time saving tips
   3. Mirroring a local folder to a remote folder