MODE (Specify Transmission Mode of Data)
The MODE i5/OS® FTP client subcommand specifies a data format for file transfer.
FTP client subcommand
MODE [ B | S]
- B
- Specifies block mode. In this mode, the FTP server transmits data as a series of data blocks, preceded by one or more header bytes. If you are transferring data in block mode, the type must be EBCDIC.
- S
- Specifies stream mode. In this mode, the FTP server transmits data as a stream of bytes. You can use any representation type with stream mode.
Notes:
- Stream mode is the default transfer mode that is used in FTP. Some systems do not support block mode.
- If you omit the optional parameter, the client displays the present MODE value.