TABLE 17-2   SECOND-DIGIT FTP REPLY CODES
Second Digit Category Description
x0x If the first digit indicates an error, this indicates it is a syntax error. If the first digit indicates success, this indicates the command syntax was understood.
x1x This reply is for informational purposes.
x2x This reply relates to the control or data connection status.
x3x Replies with 3 as the second digit refer to authentication messages.
x4x These replies are currently unused.
x5x This reply relates to the server’s file system in some way.