Configure CIFS/NFS for Hitachi: Service details

Ops Center Automator User Guide

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10.8.x
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Part Number
MK-99AUT001-14

The Configure CIFS/NFS for Hitachi service template enables you to create an EVS, a file system, and a share (CIFS share, NFS export, or both) for Hitachi.

The following service template details apply to the Configure CIFS/NFS for Hitachi service template.

Software and setup prerequisites

For software and setup prerequisites, see Service template prerequisites.

Edit Service settings

The following table lists the Edit Service settings for the Configure CIFS/NFS for Hitachi service template.

Navigation pane Settings pane Description
Target Storage Settings Connection Type Select the connection type.
Server/Cluster1 Specify the IP address or host name of the Server/Cluster. The Admin user must add the Server/Cluster host user credentials to the Agentless Remote Connection settings in the Administration tab.
SMU Server2 Specify the IP address or host name of the SMU Server. The Admin user must add the SMU Server user credentials to the Agentless Remote Connection settings in the Administration tab.
Server/Cluster2 Specify the Server/Cluster name.
Server/Cluster Settings2 Specify the Server/Cluster configuration.
Server/Cluster Name2 Specify the Server/Cluster name. This property is reflected in "Server/Cluster".
Node IP Addresses for Concurrent Tasks2 Specify the IPv4 addresses of all nodes in the cluster for when the number of maximum connections of NAS Module tasks are simultaneously running and the limit is exceeded. If this happens, and this parameter is not set, the service can simultaneously run the maximum number of tasks only and the rest of the tasks will fail with a connection error.
Server/Cluster2 Select the Server/Cluster name.
Max Connection Retry Count Specify the maximum number of tries for SMU connections. It takes about one minute per try.
Sharing Protocol Select the sharing protocol.
Create EVS Specify whether to create an Enterprise Virtual Server (EVS).
Create File System Specify whether to create a file system.
Use Virtual Volume Specify whether to create new Virtual Volumes, use existing Virtual Volumes, or not use Virtual Volumes.
Create Share (CIFS/NFS) Specify whether to create a CIFS share, an NFS export, or both.
EVS Settings Security Context Specify whether an EVS uses the global cluster-wide settings or uses individual security settings.
IP Version Specify the IP version.
IP Address of EVS Specify the IPv4 address of the Enterprise Virtual Server (EVS).
Subnetmask of EVS Specify the Subnetmask of the Enterprise Virtual Server (EVS).
IP Address/Prefix Length of EVS Specify the IPv6 address and prefix length of the Enterprise Virtual Server (EVS).
EVS Port Specify the Port of the Enterprise Virtual Server (EVS).
EVS Label Specify the Enterprise Virtual Server (EVS) label.
SMB Max Version Specify the maximum version of the SMB.
Configure DNS Settings Specify whether to configure DNS server settings.
DNS Server Specify the IP address (IPv4 or IPv6) or host name of the DNS Server.
Security Mode (CIFS & NFS) Specify the file system default security mode for the CIFS and NFS protocols.
Security Mode (CIFS) Specify the file system default security mode for the CIFS protocoandl.
Security Mode (NFS) Specify the file system default security mode for the NFS protocol.
Active Directory Settings Configure Active Directory Settings Specify whether to configure Active Directory settings.
DC Specify the IP address (IPv4 or IPv6) of the Domain Controller (DC).
DC Admin User Specify the Administrator User of the Domain Controller (DC).
DC Admin Password Specify the Administrator Password of the Domain Controller (DC).
CIFS Server Name Specify the account name of the CIFS server in Active Directory.
Folder The Active Directory folder in which to create the computer account. By default, the computer account is created in the Computers folder.
Add User Groups to Local Administrators Group Specify which user groups to add to the CIFS Server Administrators Group.
Add SPNs Specify whether to modify the Service Principal Names (SPNs) folder property for the Active Directory service account.

The Admin user must add the Domain Controller to the Agentless Remote Connections settings on the Administration Tab before running the service.

SPNs Specify the Service Principal Names (SPNs).
LDAP Settings Configure LDAP Settings Specify whether to configure LDAP settings.
LDAP Server Specify the LDAP Server settings.
IP Address or Host Name Specify the IPv4 IP address or host name of the LDAP Server.
Port Specify the port for the LDAP Server.
LDAP Server User Specify the User for the LDAP Server.
LDAP Server Password Specify the Password for the LDAP Server.
Domain Name Specify the Domain Name of the LDAP Server.
LDAP Schema Select the LDAP schema.
Priority Select whether the priority is LDAP or DNS.
File System Settings File System Label Specify the file system label.
Storage Pool Specify the storage pool.
EVS Specify the existing Enterprise Virtual Server (EVS) label.
Capacity Specify the amount of storage to allocate to the file system in GiB or TiB.

By choosing "Show More Options," you can specify a Single Value, Multiple Values, or a Range. When selecting a range, you must specify the minimum, maximum, and a default value.

Block Size in KiB Select the Block Size of the file system.
Allocation Type Select the Allocation Type for the file system.
Deduplication Specify whether to enable file deduplication.
Security Mode (CIFS & NFS) Specify the file system security mode for the CIFS and NFS protocols.
Security Mode (CIFS) Specify the file system security mode for the CIFS protocol.
Security Mode (NFS) Specify the file system security mode for the NFS protocol.
Email Contact Specify the email addresses for sending email notification when the file system exceeds a size threshold. Ensure that you configure the SMTP settings on the related SMU in advance.
User Quota Defaults The quota default values define a template that the system uses to automatically generate a quota in response to a file being saved on the file system. If a file is saved, and the respective defaults are set, a user quota is created for each user.
Add Quota Defaults Specify whether to add user quota defaults for the file system.
Hard Limit Specify whether to enable a hard limit for the user quota defaults. When enabled, the amount of space and number of files specified in the usage and file count limits cannot be exceeded.
Usage Limit Specify the user quota default usage limit in MiB, GiB, or TiB.
Usage Warning Threshold (%) Specify the user quota default usage warning threshold. (%)
Usage Severe Threshold (%) Specify the user quota default usage severe threshold. (%)
File Count Limit Specify the user quota default file count limit.
File Count Warning Threshold (%) Specify the user quota default file count warning threshold. (%)
File Count Severe Threshold (%) Specify the user quota default file count severe threshold. (%)
Group Quota Defaults The quota default values define a template that the system uses to automatically generate a quota in response to a file being saved on the file system. If a file is saved, and the respective defaults are set, each group quota is created for the user's domain respectively.

Group quota defaults are created with the Automatically Create Quotas for Domain Users option. Therefore, default quotas for the group Domain Users are also created automatically. By default, every NT user belongs to the group Domain Users, which includes every NT user in the quota unless each user's primary group has been set explicitly.

For additional information, see "Setting user/group defaults" in the File Services Administration Guide.

Add Quota Defaults Specify whether to add group quota defaults for the file system.
Hard Limit Specify whether to enable a hard limit for the group quota defaults. When enabled, the amount of space and number of files specified in the usage and file count limits cannot be exceeded.
Usage Limit Specify the group quota default usage limit in MiB, GiB, or TiB.
Usage Warning Threshold (%) Specify the group quota default usage warning threshold. (%)
Usage Severe Threshold (%) Specify the group quota default usage severe threshold. (%)
File Count Limit Specify the group quota default file count limit.
File Count Warning Threshold (%) Specify the group quota default file count warning threshold. (%)
File Count Severe Threshold (%) Specify the group quota default file count severe threshold. (%)
Virtual Volumes and Quota Settings Common Settings for Virtual Volumes & Quotas Specify common properties for virtual volumes and quotas.
EVS Specify the existing Enterprise Virtual Server (EVS) label.
File System Specify the existing file system label.
Common Settings for Virtual Volumes Specify common properties for virtual volumes.
Security Mode (CIFS & NFS) Specify the virtual volume security mode for the CIFS and NFS protocol.
Security Mode (CIFS) Specify the virtual volume security mode for the CIFS protocol.
Security Mode (NFS) Specify the virtual volume security mode for the NFS protocol.
Email Contact Specify the email contact to receive information about volume usage. Ensure that you configure the SMTP settings on the related SMU in advance.
Quota Settings for Virtual Volumes Specify the quota settings for virtual volumes.
Add Quotas Specify whether to add quotas for virtual volumes.
Hard Limit Specify whether to enable a hard limit for virtual volumes. When enabled, the amount of space and number of files specified in the usage and file count limits cannot be exceeded.
Usage Limit Specify the usage limit for virtual volumes in MiB, GiB, or TiB.
Usage Warning Threshold (%) Specify the usage warning threshold for virtual volumes. (%)

By choosing "Show More Options," you can specify a Single Value, Multiple Values, or a Range. When selecting a range, you must specify the minimum, maximum, and a default value.

Usage Severe Threshold (%) Specify the usage severe threshold for virtual volumes. (%)
File Count Limit Specify the file count limit for virtual volumes.
File Count Warning Threshold (%) Specify the file count warning threshold for virtual volumes. (%)
File Count Severe Threshold (%) Specify the file count severe threshold for virtual volumes. (%)
Quota Settings for Users and Groups Specify the quota settings for users and groups.
Add Quotas Specify whether to add quotas for users and groups.
Hard Limit Specify whether to enable a hard limit for users and groups. When enabled, the amount of space and number of files specified in the usage and file count limits cannot be exceeded.
Usage Limit Specify the usage limit for users and groups in MiB, GiB, or TiB.
Usage Warning Threshold (%) Specify the usage warning threshold for users and groups. (%)

By choosing "Show More Options," you can specify a Single Value, Multiple Values, or a Range. When selecting a range, you must specify the minimum, maximum, and a default value.

Usage Severe Threshold (%) Specify the usage severe threshold for users and groups. (%)
File Count Limit Specify the file count limit for users and groups.
File Count Warning Threshold (%) Specify the file count warning threshold for users and groups. (%)
File Count Severe Threshold (%) Specify the file count severe threshold for users and groups. (%)
Each Virtual Volume & Quota Specify properties of each virtual volume and quota.
Virtual Volume Name Specify the virtual volume name.
Path Specify the file system folder path to use as the root of the virtual volume.
User Accounts for Quotas Specify one or more user accounts for which to restrict the available space or the number of files for the virtual volumes. To specify two or more accounts, separate them by using line breaks for each.
Group Account for Quotas Specify one or more group accounts for which to restrict the available space or the number of files for the virtual volumes. To specify two or more accounts, separate them by using line breaks for each.
CIFS Share Settings CIFS Share Name Specify the CIFS share name.
EVS Specify the existing Enterprise Virtual Server (EVS) label.
File System Specify the existing file system name.
Path Specify the folder to which the CIFS share points.
Access Configuration Specify the IP addresses of clients that can access the share (up to 950 characters are allowed in this field). See the IP Address Configuration content in the "CIFS Share Detail" section of the Hitachi NAS online help.
Share Permissions Specify the user/group accounts and permissions for adding share access authentication entries to shares.

Specify permissions as follows: ax = allow x, dx = deny x, where x is: r(Read), c(Change), cr(Change & Read) or f(Full Control).

To specify two or more accounts, separate them by using line breaks for each.

For example, this entry allows you to grant Change & Read rights to members of the "EXAMPLE\Finance" group: EXAMPLE\Finance(acr)

CIFS Share Settings Specify the CIFS share properties.
Virtual Volume3 Select a virtual volume.
Virtual Volume4 Specify an existing virtual volume.
Access Configuration Specify the IP addresses of clients that can access the share (up to 950 characters are allowed in this field). See the IP Address Configuration content in the "CIFS Share Detail" section of the Hitachi NAS online help.
Share Permissions Specify the user/group accounts and permissions for adding share access authentication entries to shares.

Specify permissions as follows: ax = allow x, dx = deny x, where x is: r(Read), c(Change), cr(Change & Read) or f(Full Control).

To specify two or more accounts, separate them by using line breaks for each.

For example, this entry allows you to grant Change & Read rights to members of the "EXAMPLE\Finance" group: EXAMPLE\Finance(acr)

NFS Export Settings NFS Export Name Specify the NFS export name.
EVS Specify the existing Enterprise Virtual Server (EVS) label.
File System Specify the existing file system name.
Path Specify the subpath of the shared folder. Do not include a "/" or the file system name. If you specify more than the subpath, the shared folder will be the root of the file system by default.
Access Configuration Specify the IP addresses of clients that can access the share (up to 950 characters are allowed in this field). See the IP Address Configuration content in the "NFS Export Detail" section of the Hitachi NAS online help.
CIFS Share Settings Specify NFS export properties.
Virtual Volume3 Select a virtual volume.
Virtual Volume4 Specify an existing virtual volume.
Access Configuration Specify the IP addresses of clients that can access the share (up to 950 characters are allowed in this field). See the IP Address Configuration content in the "NFS Export Detail" section of the Hitachi NAS online help.
  1. This setting is only displayed when you select "Internal" as the Connection Type.
  2. This setting is only displayed when you select "External" as the Connection Type.
  3. This "Virtual Volume" property is shown when the "Use Virtual Volume" property is "Create Virtual Volume". Select the name that you specified in the Virtual Volume Settings.
  4. This "Virtual Volume" property is shown when the "Use Virtual Volume" property is "Use Existing Virtual Volume".

Submit Service Request settings

The following table lists the Submit Service Request settings for the Configure CIFS/NFS for Hitachi service template.

Navigation pane Settings pane Description
Target Storage Settings Connection Type Select the connection type.
Server/Cluster1 Specify the IP address or host name of the Server/Cluster. The Admin user must add the Server/Cluster host user credentials to the Agentless Remote Connection settings in the Administration tab.
SMU Server2 Specify the IP address or host name of the SMU Server. The Admin user must add the SMU Server user credentials to the Agentless Remote Connection settings in the Administration tab.
Server/Cluster2 Specify the Server/Cluster name.
Server/Cluster Settings2 Specify the Server/Cluster configuration.
Server/Cluster Name2 Specify the Server/Cluster name. This property is reflected in "Server/Cluster".
Node IP Addresses for Concurrent Tasks2 Specify the IPv4 addresses of all nodes in the cluster for when the number of maximum connections of NAS Module tasks are simultaneously running and the limit is exceeded. If this happens, and this parameter is not set, the service can simultaneously run the maximum number of tasks only and the rest of the tasks will fail with a connection error.
Server/Cluster2 Select the Server/Cluster name.
Max Connection Retry Count Specify the maximum number of tries for SMU connections. It takes about one minute per try.
Sharing Protocol Select the sharing protocol.
Create EVS Specify whether to create an Enterprise Virtual Server (EVS).
Create File System Specify whether to create a file system.
Use Virtual Volume Specify whether to create new Virtual Volumes, use existing Virtual Volumes, or not use Virtual Volumes.
Create Share (CIFS/NFS) Specify whether to create a CIFS share, an NFS export, or both.
EVS Settings Security Context Specify whether an EVS uses the global cluster-wide settings or uses individual security settings.
IP Version Specify the IP version.
IP Address of EVS Specify the IPv4 address of the Enterprise Virtual Server (EVS).
Subnetmask of EVS Specify the Subnetmask of the Enterprise Virtual Server (EVS).
IP Address/Prefix Length of EVS Specify the IPv6 address and prefix length of the Enterprise Virtual Server (EVS).
EVS Port Specify the Port of the Enterprise Virtual Server (EVS).
EVS Label Specify the Enterprise Virtual Server (EVS) label.
SMB Max Version Specify the maximum version of the SMB.
Configure DNS Settings Specify whether to configure DNS server settings.
DNS Server Specify the IP address (IPv4 or IPv6) or host name of the DNS Server.
Security Mode (CIFS & NFS) Specify the file system default security mode for the CIFS and NFS protocols.
Security Mode (CIFS) Specify the file system default security mode for the CIFS protocol.
Security Mode (NFS) Specify the file system default security mode for the NFS protocol.
Active Directory Settings Configure Active Directory Settings Specify whether to configure Active Directory settings.
DC Specify the IP address (IPv4 or IPv6) of the Domain Controller (DC).
DC Admin User Specify the Administrator User of the Domain Controller (DC).
DC Admin Password Specify the Administrator Password of the Domain Controller (DC).
CIFS Server Name Specify the account name of the CIFS server in Active Directory.
Folder The Active Directory folder in which to create the computer account. By default, the computer account is created in the Computers folder.
Add User Groups to Local Administrators Group Specify which user groups to add to the CIFS Server Administrators Group.
Add SPNs Specify whether to modify the Service Principal Names (SPNs) folder property for the Active Directory service account.

The Admin user must add the Domain Controller to the Agentless Remote Connections settings on the Administration Tab before running the service.

SPNs Specify the Service Principal Names (SPNs).
LDAP Settings Configure LDAP Settings Specify whether to configure LDAP settings.
LDAP Server Specify the LDAP Server settings.
IP Address or Host Name Specify the IPv4 IP address or host name of the LDAP Server.
Port Specify the port for the LDAP Server.
LDAP Server User Specify the User for the LDAP Server.
LDAP Server Password Specify the Password for the LDAP Server.
Domain Name Specify the Domain Name of the LDAP Server.
LDAP Schema Select the LDAP schema.
Priority Select whether the priority is LDAP or DNS.
File System Settings File System Label Specify the file system label.
Storage Pool Specify the storage pool.
EVS Specify the existing Enterprise Virtual Server (EVS) label.
Capacity Specify the amount of storage to allocate to the file system in GiB or TiB.

By choosing "Show More Options," you can specify a Single Value, Multiple Values, or a Range. When selecting a range, you must specify the minimum, maximum, and a default value.

Block Size in KiB Select the Block Size of the file system.
Allocation Type Select the Allocation Type for the file system.
Deduplication Specify whether to enable file deduplication.
Security Mode (CIFS & NFS) Specify the file system security mode for the CIFS and NFS protocols.
Security Mode (CIFS) Specify the file system security mode for the CIFS protocol.
Security Mode (NFS) Specify the file system security mode for the NFS protocol.
Email Contact Specify the email addresses for sending email notification when the file system exceeds a size threshold. Ensure that you configure the SMTP settings on the related SMU in advance.
User Quota Defaults The quota default values define a template that the system uses to automatically generate a quota in response to a file being saved on the file system. If a file is saved, and the respective defaults are set, a user quota is created for each user.
Add Quota Defaults Specify whether to add user quota defaults for the file system.
Hard Limit Specify whether to enable a hard limit for the user quota defaults. When enabled, the amount of space and number of files specified in the usage and file count limits cannot be exceeded.
Usage Limit Specify the user quota default usage limit in MiB, GiB, or TiB.
Usage Warning Threshold (%) Specify the user quota default usage warning threshold. (%)
Usage Severe Threshold (%) Specify the user quota default usage severe threshold. (%)
File Count Limit Specify the user quota default file count limit.
File Count Warning Threshold (%) Specify the user quota default file count warning threshold. (%)
File Count Severe Threshold (%) Specify the user quota default file count severe threshold. (%)
Group Quota Defaults The quota default values define a template which the system uses to automatically generate a quota in response to a file being saved on the file system. If a file is saved, and the respective defaults are set, each group quota is created for the user's domain respectively.

Group quota defaults are created with the Automatically Create Quotas for Domain Users option. Therefore, default quotas for the group Domain Users are also created automatically. By default, every NT user belongs to the group Domain Users, which includes every NT user in the quota unless each user's primary group has been set explicitly.

For additional information, see "Setting user/group defaults" in the File Services Administration Guide.

Add Quota Defaults Specify whether to add the group quota defaults for the file system.
Hard Limit Specify whether to enable a hard limit for the group quota defaults. When enabled, the amount of space and number of files specified in the usage and file count limits cannot be exceeded.
Usage Limit Specify the group quota default usage limit in MiB, GiB, or TiB.
Usage Warning Threshold (%) Specify the group quota default usage warning threshold. (%)
Usage Severe Threshold (%) Specify the group quota default usage severe threshold. (%)
File Count Limit Specify the group quota default file count limit.
File Count Warning Threshold (%) Specify the group quota default file count warning threshold. (%)
File Count Severe Threshold (%) Specify the group quota default file count severe threshold. (%)
Virtual Volumes and Quota Settings Common Settings for Virtual Volumes & Quotas Specify common properties for virtual volumes and quotas.
EVS Specify the existing Enterprise Virtual Server (EVS) label.
File System Specify the existing file system label.
Common Settings for Virtual Volumes Specify common properties for virtual volumes.
Security Mode (CIFS & NFS) Specify the virtual volume security mode for the CIFS and NFS protocol.
Security Mode (CIFS) Specify the virtual volume security mode for the CIFS protocol.
Security Mode (NFS) Specify the virtual volume security mode for the NFS protocol.
Email Contact Specify the email contact to receive information about volume usage. Ensure that you configure the SMTP settings on the related SMU in advance.
Quota Settings for Virtual Volumes Specify the quota settings for virtual volumes.
Add Quotas Specify whether to add quotas for virtual volumes.
Hard Limit Specify whether to enable a hard limit for virtual volumes. When enabled, the amount of space and number of files specified in the usage and file count limits cannot be exceeded.
Usage Limit Specify the usage limit for virtual volumes in MiB, GiB, or TiB.
Usage Warning Threshold (%) Specify the usage warning threshold for virtual volumes. (%)

By choosing "Show More Options," you can specify a Single Value, Multiple Values, or a Range. When selecting a range, you must specify the minimum, maximum, and a default value.

Usage Severe Threshold (%) Specify the usage severe threshold for virtual volumes. (%)
File Count Limit Specify the file count limit for virtual volumes.
File Count Warning Threshold (%) Specify the file count warning threshold for virtual volumes. (%)
File Count Severe Threshold (%) Specify the file count severe threshold for virtual volumes. (%)
Quota Settings for Users and Groups Specify the quota settings for users and groups.
Add Quotas Specify whether to add quotas for users and groups.
Hard Limit Specify whether to enable a hard limit for users and groups. When enabled, the amount of space and number of files specified in the usage and file count limits cannot be exceeded.
Usage Limit Specify the usage limit for users and groups in MiB, GiB, or TiB.
Usage Warning Threshold (%) Specify the usage warning threshold for users and groups. (%)

By choosing "Show More Options," you can specify a Single Value, Multiple Values, or a Range. When selecting a range, you must specify the minimum, maximum, and a default value.

Usage Severe Threshold (%) Specify the usage severe threshold for users and groups. (%)
File Count Limit Specify the file count limit for users and groups.
File Count Warning Threshold (%) Specify the file count warning threshold for users and groups. (%)
File Count Severe Threshold (%) Specify the file count severe threshold for users and groups. (%)
Each Virtual Volume & Quota Specify properties of each virtual volume and quota.
Virtual Volume Name Specify the virtual volume name.
Path Specify the file system folder path to use as the root of the virtual volume.
User Accounts for Quotas Specify one or more user accounts for which to restrict the available space or the number of files for the virtual volumes. To specify two or more accounts, separate them by using line breaks for each.
Group Account for Quotas Specify one or more group accounts for which to restrict the available space or the number of files for the virtual volumes. To specify two or more accounts, separate them by using line breaks for each.
CIFS Share Settings CIFS Share Name Specify the CIFS share name.
EVS Specify the existing Enterprise Virtual Server (EVS) label.
File System Specify the existing file system name.
Path Specify the folder to which the CIFS share points.
Access Configuration Specify the IP addresses of clients that can access the share (up to 950 characters are allowed in this field). See the IP Address Configuration content in the "CIFS Share Detail" section of the Hitachi NAS online help.
Share Permissions Specify the user/group accounts and permissions for adding share access authentication entries to shares.

Specify permissions as follows: ax = allow x, dx = deny x, where x is: r(Read), c(Change), cr(Change & Read) or f(Full Control).

To specify two or more accounts, separate them by using line breaks for each.

For example, this entry allows you to grant Change & Read rights to members of the "EXAMPLE\Finance" group: EXAMPLE\Finance(acr)

CIFS Share Settings Specify the CIFS share properties.
Virtual Volume3 Select a virtual volume.
Virtual Volume4 Specify an existing virtual volume.
Access Configuration Specify the IP addresses of clients that can access the share (up to 950 characters are allowed in this field). See the IP Address Configuration content in the "CIFS Share Detail" section of the Hitachi NAS online help.
Share Permissions Specify the user/group accounts and permissions for adding share access authentication entries to shares.

Specify permissions as follows: ax = allow x, dx = deny x, where x is: r(Read), c(Change), cr(Change & Read) or f(Full Control).

To specify two or more accounts, separate them by using line breaks for each.

For example, this entry allows you to grant Change & Read rights to members of the "EXAMPLE\Finance" group: EXAMPLE\Finance(acr)

NFS Export Settings NFS Export Name Specify the NFS export name.
EVS Specify the existing Enterprise Virtual Server (EVS) label.
File System Specify the existing file system name.
Path Specify the subpath of the shared folder. Do not include a "/" or the file system name. If you specify more than the subpath, the shared folder will be the root of the file system by default.
Access Configuration Specify the IP addresses of clients that can access the share (up to 950 characters are allowed in this field). See the IP Address Configuration content in the "NFS Export Detail" section of the Hitachi NAS online help.
CIFS Share Settings Specify NFS export properties.
Virtual Volume3 Select a virtual volume.
Virtual Volume4 Specify an existing virtual volume.
Access Configuration Specify the IP addresses of clients that can access the share (up to 950 characters are allowed in this field). See the IP Address Configuration content in the "NFS Export Detail" section of the Hitachi NAS online help.
  1. This setting is only displayed when you select "Internal" as the Connection Type.
  2. This setting is only displayed when you select "External" as the Connection Type.
  3. This "Virtual Volume" property is shown when the "Use Virtual Volume" property is "Create Virtual Volume". Select the name that you specified in the Virtual Volume Settings.
  4. This "Virtual Volume" property is shown when the "Use Virtual Volume" property is "Use Existing Virtual Volume".

Differences between UI and messages

The following terms are referred to differently between the UI and the system messages.

  • Storage pool: span-instance-name
  • Size limit: confine-to-GiB