Query/Concern

Is there a way to transfer a file from a USB Drive to the VOS or from the VOS-White Box to a USB Drive?

Note: This KB is only for transferring files to or from and not for onboarding/activating a VOS using USB.

To onboard/activate an appliance using USB, please follow this Docs-Link: Activate VOS Devices — USB Storage Drive. There is no need to mount or unmount USB for Device Activation using the USB method.

Solution

Step 1 — Prepare the USB Drive

Get a FAT32 formatted USB drive and copy any files or images you would like to transfer to the VOS-White Box.

Step 2 — Plug in the USB

Plug in the USB to the available port of the CSG or the White-Box.

Step 3 — Identify the USB Device

Run the following command to identify the USB device name:

admin@Branch $ sudo fdisk -l

In the sample below, the USB is identified as sdb12. It can be any sd<x>, so please change the subsequent values accordingly.

Sample Snippet:

Step 4 — Mount the USB

Mount the USB using the below commands:

[admin@Branch: ~] $ mkdir /var/tmp/mnt/
[admin@Branch: ~] $ sudo mount /dev/sd<x> /var/tmp/mnt/

In the sample, it is sdb1.

Prior to the mount of the USB:

After the mount:

Step 5 — Access the USB Files

To access the files or copy to/from the USB:

Step 6 — Copy Files To/From the USB

You can copy files to and from the USB. Example of copying the versa-service.log from VOS to the USB:

Step 7 — Safely Unmount the USB

Before removing/unplugging the USB from the White-Box/CSG, unmount it safely:

[admin@Branch: ~] $ sudo umount /var/tmp/mnt

Then use df -kH to confirm that sd<x> is no longer listed, which means the USB has been safely unmounted.

Note: You can ignore the tmpfs entries which may be created.

Sample Snippet (where the USB identifies as sdb12):

In case of any further concerns or queries, feel free to write us at support@versa-networks.com.