If there are no predefined MMC files:

1Click StartRun.

2Type mmc and click OK.

3Click FileAdd/Remove Snap-in.

4Select Shared Folders and click Add.

5In the Shared Folders window, choose Another computer and type your PowerVault NX3500 system name (as configured in the DNS). Alternatively, you can use the Client Access VIP address.

6Click Finish.

The new shares tree is displayed in the Console Root window.

7Right-click on the required share, and choose properties to set share level permissions.

8In the Share Properties window, choose the Share Permission tab.

Removing a CIFS Share

To remove a CIFS share:

1Select the check box next to the CIFS share that you want to remove.

2Click Delete in the Action Bar.

NOTE: Removing a CIFS share does not remove the files and folders. To understand how to manage this optimally, see "Setting Access Control Lists and Share Level Permissions on FluidFS" on page 100.

Resetting Local Administrator Password

NOTE: During installation a random password is generated. Reset the password.

To reset the local administrator password:

1Log in to the NAS Manager.

2System ManagementAuthenticationLocal Users.

3Choose Administrator user.

4Choose Change password.

You can now use the Administrator user to browse in MMC as described above. This is also referred to as the local CIFS administrator.

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NX3500 specifications

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