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  • SKU: FTPSU


Serv-U is a high-throughput FTP Server for Linux and Windows with built-in support for web transfers (HTTP/S), FTPS (SSL/TLS), SFTP (SSH), external authentication and event-driven automation

Serv-U FTP Server from SolarWinds delivers quick, easy and reliable file transfer for your organisation. You can exchange sensitive files with your trading partners using secure FTPS (FTP over SSL/TLS) over both IPv4 and IPv6 networks. Users can view, upload and download files from intuitive Web and mobile interfaces. Designed for small businesses, Serv-U FTP Server is an affordable and secure file transfer software that helps you accomplish all your internal and external file transfer needs.

Serv-U is available in the following editions:

  • Serv-U FTP Server is a simple and secure FTP server software for Windows and Linux which provides FTP and secure FTP (FTPS) services that are compatible with nearly all FTP clients. Designed for small businesses to securely exchange files, Serv-U FTP Server supports up to three domains (e.g., "ftp.acme.com") and up to 250 users and ships with secure FTP (FTPS using SSL/TLS) and an intuitive Web transfer interface for end-users without FTP clients.
  • Serv-U Managed File Transfer (MFT) Server is a secure FTP server software that provides comprehensive security, automation and centralised control for file transfers across your organisation. Whether you are sharing files within your organisation or with your external business partners, Serv-U MFT Server enables you to quickly and easily perform secure file transfer and "ad hoc" file sharing operations.

Serv-U - Features

Key Features:

  • Secure file transfer using FTP and FTPS: Encrypt files using SSL/TLS protocols to prevent tampering, leakage or exposure during transfer.
  • Quick and easy file transfers from the Web and mobile devices: Easily view, upload and download files using intuitive Web and mobile device interfaces.
  • Easy multiple and large file transfers: Exchange multiple and large (>2GB) files, view transfer queue, pause or resume active file transfers.
  • Simple file transfer administration and management: View details of file transfers. Control settings such as bandwidth, storage, access and permissions.
  • Real-time monitoring of FTP server logs for faster troubleshooting: Monitor FTP server logs to identify issues for troubleshooting and error-handling.
  • Secure gateway helps avoid data at rest in DMZ networks: Optional Serv-U Gateway add-on provides defense-in-depth security to Serv-U FTP Server deployment.
  • Quickly add and manage users and groups: Wizard-driven interface lets you create users and groups and grant them access to the file server.
  • Automate file management: Automatically move or delete files after transfer. Disable/reset username and password after X days.
  • Transfer ratio and quota management: Set up file transfer limits for users to avoid bandwidth throttling and storage consumption risks.
  • Deploy Serv-U FTP Server on Windows and Linux platforms: Deploy, set up and configure secure file transfer for multiple platforms.
  • Easily manage file transfer settings and permissions: Define concurrent session limits, block IP address of timed-out sessions, request reverse DNS, etc.
  • Suitable for small and medium businesses with up to 250 FTP users: Supports up to 250 users, 100 concurrent sessions and 3 domains. For unlimited users and domains, use Serv-U MFT Server.

Serv-U - System Requirements

System Requirements

  • Hard Drive: 30MB
  • Memory: 256MB (or minimum required by operating system)
  • CPU: 1.0GHz processor (Dual-core recommended)

Database: ODBC-compliant databases such as SQL Server, Oracle and MySQL are optional

Operating System

Licensed version supported on:

  • Windows Server 2003, 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 32-bit or 64-bit
  • CentOS 6.4, 32-bit or 64-bit
  • Red Hat Linux (RHEL) 6.4, 32-bit or 64-bit
  • Fedora 19, 32-bit or 64-bit
  • Ubuntu
  • OpenSUSE

Free trial/evaluation version also supported on: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, 8 and 8.1

Note: This is for the Serv-U application only. Additional local or UNC-accessible storage is usually required for user home folders, shared folders, file sharing storage and log files.