17.4 - Transfer data to Libraries' SAN and delete temporary files

Upload preservation master files and access copies to the Libraries’ SAN after the imaging and image processing workflow is complete. The preferred upload method is via sFTP connection. 

Transfer data to Libraries' SAN


  1. Determine appropriate storage location on the SAN. See Project Manager or Digitization Coordinator for guidance.

  2. Use sFTP Net Drive Pro or Filezilla to connect to SAN via sFTP. Contact the Libraries' Academic Technology Services Office for assistance installing and configuring sFTP software and connecting to the SAN.

  3. Create new top-level folder if necessary. Create sub-folders as necessary.

  4. Upload preservation master files and/or access copies. DO NOT OVERWRITE EXISTING FILES WITHIN A TOP-LEVEL FOLDER.

Delete files in temporary local storage


  1. After successful upload to SAN and dissemination to appropriate access platform(s), delete files from local storage.