Creating a storage space on a remote server
- Open HBS 3.
- Go to Storage Spaces.
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Click Create.
A storage space selection window opens.
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Select a remote server.
The Create a Storage Space window opens.
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Configure the storage space settings.
Setting
Description
Name
The name used to identify the storage space.
IP address / Host name
The IP address or hostname used to access the storage space.
Tip:With CIFS/SMB Servers, click to scan for available devices.
Port
The port number used to access the storage space.
This value must be between 1 to 65535.
Account access
The account used to access the storage space.
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Rsync server account: Uses the shared rsync server account defined on the remote NAS.
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Remote NAS account: Uses a NAS account defined on the remote NAS.
Important:Remote access with these account options must first be enabled on the remote NAS or server.
Username
The username used to access the storage space.
Password
The password used to access the storage space.
Rsync Server Settings
Server Type
The type of server used to access the storage space.
Use encryption port
The encryption port used to access the storage space.
This value must be between 1 - 65535.
FTP Server Settings
FTP with SSL/TLS (Explicit)
Uses an SSL/TLS connection to access the storage space.
Enable passive mode
The passive mode used to access the storage space.
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PASV: Only used with an IPv4 address.
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EPSV: Used with any IP address.
CIFS/SMB Server Settings
Destination folder
The path to the destination folder.
Note:Click to scan for available folders.
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- Optional:
Test the connection.
Test
Description
Test Connection
Tests the accessibility of the selected storage space.
Speed Test
Tests the speed of connection to the selected storage space.
- Click Create.
HBS 3 creates the storage space.