My guess is there isn't anything that allows you to do this on the server side. Freeware FTP servers offer more features and functionality than what the Celerra FTP does. It can really be a pain sometimes.

I don't see any params that would allow you to force active mode all the time. However, there is at least one hidden ftpd param that allows you to force the server into binary transfer (param ftpd forceBinXfer=1), so I would recommend opening a support case. Perhaps there is another hidden param that will accomplish what you want.

DanLah: did you have some answer for this question? I have the same problem,

correct - the default is passive mode and there doesnt seem to be a way to change that. From the knowledgebase:

The following is a Primus(R) eServer solution:

ID: emc79025
Domain: EMC1
Solution Class: 3.X Compatibility

Fact Product: Celerra NS600 Network Server (CNS)

Fact OS: Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 SP6

Fact Protocol: Network File System (NFS)

Fact Protocol: Common Internet File System (CIFS)

Fact EMC SW: NAS Code 5.1.19.5

Symptom FTP server on DM is defaults to passive mode.

Cause FTP server runs in passive mode by default. This is the same behavior on Sun Solaris as well as EMC Data Movers.

Fix RFC 959 states that the client governs the data transfer mechanism and should determine the mode to use when setting up a transfer. When a ftp session is opened, the ability to toggle passive mode off is available by typing "passive" at the ftp> prompt. This action toggles off passive mode and enters active mode. In active mode, all data requests answered by the server will use port 20.

Note In passive mode, the FTP server will use random ports > 1024 to send and receive data.

Note In active mode, the FTP server will statically send and receive data via port 20.

Note The behaviors listed above are the standard behavior for FTP servers and depicted in RFC 959


If you feel strongly about it, you can always open a Product Enhancement Request