Connectrix MDS 9000 series: Getting password prompt even when entering password in copy ftp command

Summary: Getting password prompt even when entering password in copy ftp command

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Symptoms

When trying to backup the configuration, and entering the password in the same command as per below:
  
Switch#: xxxxxxxxx# copy running-config ftp:?
ftp: Enter URL "ftp:[//[username[:password]@]server][/path]"
 
Still get prompted to enter the password again, after it was already included in the command.

For example:
  
MDS1# copy running-config ftp://test:password@xxx.xxx.xxx/MDS1-running-config
331 User name ok, need password
Password:

Cause

Cisco Bug CSCuz07307: Bug Details Getting password prompt even when entering password in copy ftp command.
For additional information, reference Cisco Bug CSCuz07307 Access to the Cisco Bug Toolkit is dependent on your level of access with Cisco.
https://tools.cisco.com/bugsearch/bug/CSCuz07307
 

Resolution

Workaround:

- Use the "terminal password" command to set the password to be used for the password prompts on this terminal session:
 

MDS1# terminal password test
MDS1# copy ftp://test@ftpserver/file bootflash:
Enter vrf (If no input, current vrf 'default' is considered): management
***** Transfer of file Completed Successfully *****
Copy complete, now saving to disk (please wait)...
MDS1#
 
Permanent Fix:

 Fixed in 8.3(0) and above.

Additional Information

Cisco Bug ID CSCuz07307
To view this bug you must have access to Cisco's bug tool kit.

Known Affected Releases:

7.3(0) and earlier for MDS switches.

Affected Products

Connectrix MDS-Series Firmware

Products

Connectrix MDS-Series Firmware
Article Properties
Article Number: 000064421
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 03 Oct 2025
Version:  3
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