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FTP users accessing an MPE/iX-based FTP server may receive the messages and/or errors listed below which are based on the Military Standard, FTP, MIL-STD-1780.

The type of reply is based on the first digit of the number:
Number

Type

1nn

Positive preliminary reply

2nn

Positive completion reply

3nn

Positive intermediate reply

4nn

Transient negative reply which user may wish to retry

5nn

Permanent negative reply

The second digit in the message number represents the following function groupings (where the first digit x is from 1 to 5 as described above):
Number

Type

x0n

Syntax errors

x1n

Replies to requests for information (status, help)

x2n

Replies referring to the control and data connections

x3n

Replies for logon process and accounting procedures

x4n

Unspecified

x5n

Status of the server file system

In the following list of messages and errors, the exclamation point (!) represents a variable value.

MESSAGE: Data connection already open; transfer starting
Level: 125

CAUSE: Data connection has been opened, data transfer has started.

ACTION: None.


MESSAGE: File ! opened; data connection will be opened
Level: 150

CAUSE: The file requested for a GET, LS or DIR has been opened.

ACTION: None.


MESSAGE: ! command ok.
Level: 200

CAUSE: The command was accepted by the server.

ACTION: None.


MESSAGE: Type set to !.
Level: 200

CAUSE: A TYPE command was received and accepted.

ACTION: None.


MESSAGE: Command not implemented at this site.
Level: 202

CAUSE: The MPE/iX FTP server received a command that is not implemented.

ACTION: This command cannot be used.


MESSAGE: "!": !.
Level: 213

CAUSE: A file status (SIZE | MDTM) command was received and accepted. This first parameter is the filename. The second contains detailed information that differs depending on the command.

ACTION: None.


MESSAGE: MPE/iX system type.
Level: 215

CAUSE: The server received a SYST command.

ACTION: None.


MESSAGE: HP ARPA File Transfer Protocol Server [!] (C) Hewlett-Packard Co. 1990
Level: 220

CAUSE: The server has been started and is ready for user commands.

ACTION: Enter FTP commands.


MESSAGE: Server is closing command connection
Level: 221

CAUSE: The server received a QUIT command and is shutting down.

ACTION: None.


MESSAGE: Transfer complete.
Level: 226

CAUSE: A file transfer for a GET, PUT, LS or DIR has completed.

ACTION: None.


MESSAGE: Data connection is opened with no transfer in progress.
Level: 225

CAUSE: NOT USED

ACTION: None.


MESSAGE: Transfer complete. Some records were truncated during transfer.
Level: 226

CAUSE: A data transfer to MPE/iX resulted in some records being truncated in the target file.

ACTION: It may be necessary to increase the maximum record size using build parameters. Review the HP ARPA FTP User's Guide for more information on this subject.


MESSAGE: User logged on
Level: 230

CAUSE: A USER command was received and accepted. The logon has succeeded.

ACTION: None.


MESSAGE: ! File action successful.
Level: 250

CAUSE: A file action for DELE/RMD/XRMD/CWD/XCWD has competed.

ACTION: None.


MESSAGE: ! is the current directory. "!" is the current session.
Level: 257

CAUSE: A PWD command was received and accepted.

ACTION: None.


MESSAGE: ! successful, "!" created
Level: 257

CAUSE: A directory creation (MKD/XMKD) has completed.

ACTION: None.


MESSAGE: Password required for !. [userpass][,acctpass][,grouppass]
Level: 331

CAUSE: A USER command has been received, the server is waiting for the password.

ACTION: Enter the passwords required.


MESSAGE: File exists, ready for destination name.
Level: 350

CAUSE: An RNFR (rename from) command has been received, the server is waiting for a RNTO (rename to). This is part of the user RENAME command.

ACTION: None.


MESSAGE: Data transfer aborted
Level: 426

CAUSE: The data connection could not be opened or there was a network error during the file transfer.

ACTION: Try the transfer again. If this doesn't work try exiting FTP and connecting again, then transferring the file. If that doesn't work check for a networking problem (resources, connection establishment, etc.) on both systems.


MESSAGE: '!': Unknown command
Level: 500

CAUSE: The MPE/iX FTP server received an unrecognized command.

ACTION: This command cannot be used.


MESSAGE: Syntax error in parameter !
Level: 501

CAUSE: One of the parameters in the command was not correct. The ! will contain the parameter in question.

ACTION: Check the parameter and try again.


MESSAGE: ! Command not implemented by this server.
Level: 502

CAUSE: The MPE/iX FTP server received a command that it recognized but has not implemented.

ACTION: This command cannot be used.


MESSAGE: Illegal sequence of commands
Level: 503

CAUSE: The server was sent a series of commands that were in the wrong order (example: RNTO before RNFR).

ACTION: Check the commands and send them in the correct order.


MESSAGE: Command not implemented for parameter !
Level: 504

CAUSE: A parameter was specified that is not supported. For example TYPE EBCDIC is NOT supported by the MPE/iX FTP server.

ACTION: Specify a parameter which is supported.


MESSAGE: User log on unsuccessful
Level: 530

CAUSE: The server received a user account and/or password which were not valid.

ACTION: Specify the correct user account and password. If the user is sure that they are correct, notify the network manager and have him/her refer to the Installing and Managing HP ARPA File Transfer Protocol Network Manager's Guide.


MESSAGE: Please login with USER and PASS.
Level: 530

CAUSE: The user entered a command without being logged onto the FTP server.

ACTION: Log on with the USER command, then enter the command again.


MESSAGE: File request not taken: !
Level: 550

CAUSE: An MPE/iX File System error was received. The parameter will contain the text of the specific File System error.

ACTION: Refer to the MPE/iX Error Messages Manual (Volume 1, 2 and 3).


MESSAGE: Illegal file name
Level: 553

CAUSE: The file name specified was not a valid MPE/iX file name.

ACTION: Use the correct file name format: either filename or filename.group.account where each file name part is up to eight alphanumeric characters, beginning with an alphabetic character.




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