Performing XLN backup from Communication Manager CLI

Last Updated : Jun 10, 2026 |

About this task

Perform this procedure, only if the full backup does not work.

Procedure

  1. Log in to Communication Manager CLI.

    Go to SAT and run the command save translation all and on successful execution of command, exit from the SAT (logoff).

    For a duplex Communication Manager, run the following commands:

    • server -u to lock the current data on active Communication Manager. The command also sends the data to standby Communication Manager.

    • server -U to unlock the data on active Communication Manager.

  2. Go to sroot or root, run the following scripts:

    • cd /etc/opt/defty to identify xln1 and xln2 files in the folder.

    • cp xln1 CM_10_2_xln1 and cp xln2 CM_10_2_xln2 to take XLN backup.

    • cd /etc/opt/defty to identify xln1 and xln2 backup files in the folder.

    • ls -lrt to verify the backup files.

  3. Use SCP command to copy CM_10_2_xln1 and CM_10_2_xln2 to a remote server. scp CM_10_2_xln1 CM_10_2_xln2 user@<remoter server IP>:<destination path>.