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Creating a storage space on a remote server

  1. Open HBS 3.
  2. Go to Storage Spaces.
  3. Click Create.

    A storage space selection window opens.

  4. Select a remote server.

    The Create a Storage Space window opens.

  5. 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.

    • Rsync server account: Uses the shared rsync server account defined on the remote NAS.

    • 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.

    • PASV: Only used with an IPv4 address.

    • 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.

  6. 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.

  7. Click Create.

HBS 3 creates the storage space.