High-speed file transfer

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GridFTP

GridFTP is an extension of the standard File Transfer Protocol for high-speed, reliable, and secure data transfer.

Different Implementations



Globus Implementation

  • Platform: CentOS 6 x86_64
  • GridFTP Server
  • GridFTP Client
  • GridFTP Modules



Screenshots



GridFTP vs standard FTP


Using 950MB file, we compare the transfer rate of both services.
In standard FTP, it took about 15mins to transfer the file completely.


While in GridFTP, it took only 1 minute and 30 seconds.


OSG Implementation


CERN Implementation



Issues

  • Platform: Ubuntu 13
  • Installation guide @ Birn

Issues:
1. pacman-3.26-r1 is not supported by ubuntu 13


  • Stand-alone Gridftp @ OSG

Issues:
1. osg-gridftp package is only supported by rhel-5/6 platform

  • Gridftp @ CERN

Issues:
1. Only supported by RPMs (rhel platforms)

  • All installation of gridftps are only supported by rhel platforms. There is no available for ubuntu.


Caution



See Also