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?

*This KB is only for transferring files to or from and not for onboarding/Activating a VOS using USB. 

To onboard/Active an appliance using USB please follow this Docs-Link: https://docs.versa-networks.com/Getting_Started/Deployment_and_Initial_Configuration/Branch_Deployment/Initial_Configuration/04_Activate_VOS_Devices#Use_a_USB_Storage_Drive_To_Activate_a_VOS_Device. There is no need to mnt or umnt USB for Device Activation using USB method.

Solution: 

1) Get a FAT32 USB Drive

2) Copy any files or images you would like to transfer to the VOS-White Box.

3) Plug in the USB to the Available Port of the CSG or the White-Box.

4) admin@Branch $ sudo fdisk -l

Here in the below, sample USB is getting identified as sdb12. it can be any sd<x>, so please change the subsequent values accordingly.

Sample Snippet: 

5) Mount the USB using the below command: 

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

[admin@Branch: ~] $ sudo mount /dev/sd<x> /var/tmp/mnt/           >>>In the sample, it is sdb1

Sample Snippets: 

Prior to the mount of the USB: 

After the mount: 

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

7) You can copy files to and from the USB: 

Example of copying the versa-service.log from VOS to the USB: 

8) How to Umount the USB Safely before removing/Unplugging it from the White-Box/CSG?

sudo umount /var/tmp/mnt

Sample Snippet, where the USB identifies as sdb12

Then use df -kH to confirm if the sd<x> is not listed, which means the USB has been safely unmounted.

PS: You can ignore the tmpfs which may be created.

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