Deleting a Static Route

Select the required static route and click Delete in the Action bar. The selected static route is deleted from the list.

Defining File System Protocols

File system protocols are networking protocols that provide file system sharing services. The PowerVault NX3500 acts as a file system server by complying with the following protocols:

CIFS: The Common Internet File System is for Microsoft Windows users or other CIFS clients. Directories are shared using CIFS shares.

NFS: The Network File System protocol is for UNIX clients or services. It works at the NFS layer. Directories are shared using NFS exports.

The Protocol entries enable you to manage the CIFS and NFS protocols at the system level.

Configuring CIFS Parameters

The CIFS Protocol Configuration enables Windows users to connect to the PowerVault NX3500 system. You can also enable Linux users to access the system using the CIFS protocol, and authenticate them through NIS, LDAP or the PowerVault NX3500 local users.

Configuring General CIFS Parameters

In the General tab you can choose whether you want the users to be authenticated using the Active Directory domain, or an internal user database. You can also enable or disable the use of the CIFS protocol.

To authenticate users using the Active Directory domain to which the system is joined:

1Select System ManagementProtocolsCIFS Configuration.

2Click General.

3Select Allow clients to access files via the CIFS protocol to enable the CIFS file sharing protocol.

4Type a short description of the server in the System description field. This description is displayed in the Windows Explorer title.

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NX3500 specifications

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