Creating a Storage Space on a Remote NAS

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

    A storage space selection window opens.

  4. Select Remote NAS.

    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:

    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.

    • RTRR server account: Uses the shared RTRR 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.

    Note:

    This field is only available if Remote NAS account is selected for account access.

    Password

    The password used to access the storage space.

    Use SSL connection

    Requires SSL connection when accessing the remote NAS.

  6. Optional: Test the connection.

    Test

    Description

    Detect Server

    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.