Quantum DXi4500, User Manual

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Chapter 1: DXi4500 System Description
Hard Drive Storage
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Figure 3 DXi4500 Drive Carrier
HDD in drive carrier
Network Attached
Storage (NAS)
The DXi4500 system has the ability to serve as a NAS backup system (see
Figure 4 ) where the following protocols are supported:
• CIFS Protocol
• NFS Protocol
CIFS Protocol
The CIFS (Common Internet File System) protocol defines a standard for
remote file access from many computers at a time. This protocol allows
users with different platforms to share files without installing additional
software. This protocol is used with Windows networks.
Active Directory Support
The DXi4500 supports ADS (Active Directory Services) as well as ACLs
(Access Control Lists). This provides the following benefits:
• Compatibility with CIFS domains - NAS shares are able to join CIFS
domains and use domain authentication.
• Precise control of file system permissions - Administrators can
specify which users and groups can perform what actions.