Specifications

Default Network Protocol Settings
28 SnapServer Administrator Guide
Default Network Protocol Settings
SnapServers are preconfigured to allow multiplatform access in heterogeneous
Windows, UNIX/Linux, and Macintosh environments. The following table
summarizes the SnapServer’s default network protocol access configuration.
Note As a security measure, disable any network protocols not required in your
network environment.
Protocol Default Comments
Windows (CIFS/
SMB)
Enabled Allows access to Windows clients via the
workgroup Workgroup.
UNIX (NFS) Enabled Allows universal access to all computers running
NFS without client address restrictions.
Apple (AFP) Enabled Allows access over an AppleTalk or TCP/IP
network using the default zone.
FTP/FTPS Enabled for FTP,
FTPS, and
Anonymous User
• Allows users to access files via FTP or FTPS.
• Allows access using the anonymous user
account, which is mapped to the SnapServer's
local guest user account.
HTTP/HTTPS
(Internet/Intranet)
Enabled Allows users to access files via HTTP or HTTPS
using a Web browser.
DHCP Server Disabled Allows SnapServers to distribute IP addresses to
network clients.
Secure Shell
(SSH)
Enabled Required when installing a supported backup
agent, using the Command Line Interface, or
troubleshooting under the direction of a technical
support representative. Using SSH for any other
purpose is not supported and may void your
warranty.