Why can't root ftp to my system


By default, root is not allowed to ftp to a PowerMAX_OS system.

	# ftp dole
	Connected to dole.
	220 dole FTP server (PowerMAX_OS Release 4.2) ready.
	Name (dole:root): 
	530 User root access denied.
	Login failed.
	ftp> 221 Goodbye.
	#

If you wish to allow root ftp access you must delete the root entry in the file
/etc/ftpusers.

	# cat /etc/ftpusers
	root
	#

/etc/ftpusers is a list of users who are not allowed to ftp to this system.
The PowerMAX_OS installation creates this file with the root entry.  You can
remove the entry by editing the file.

	# cat /etc/ftpusers
	#

Once the root entry is removed root is allowed to ftp.

	# ftp dole
	Connected to dole.
	220 dole FTP server (PowerMAX_OS Release 4.2) ready.
	Name (dole:root): 
	331 Password required for root.
	Password:
	230 User root logged in.
	ftp>
	....

For more information see ftp(1) and ftpd(1).