System Services

System Services

This topic applies to the page in XInsight for managed systems running QSM 4.2 or later, XEVO 3.2 or later, or KSM 1.1 or later.

The Service page provides settings for services available on the selected system. QSM systems include CIFS, NFS, FTP, WebDAV, SNMP, Rsync Server, and Object Storage. KSM systems include SNMP and Rsync Server. XEVO systems include SNMP only.

Go to System > Service, and then select the service to configure.

Configure CIFS #

CIFS is available for QSM systems only.

CIFS provides SMB-based file-sharing services for Windows and other compatible clients.

Restriction: SMB 1.0 is not supported due to its security limitations. Use a client that supports a newer SMB version.

Select CIFS, configure the following settings, and then click Apply:

  • Description: Specifies the CIFS server description displayed to network clients.
  • Workgroup: Specifies the Windows workgroup associated with the server.
  • Local Master Browser: Enables the system to maintain and distribute a list of devices available in the local workgroup.
  • SMB Encryption: Encrypts SMB traffic between the system and supported clients.
  • CIFS Signing: Adds a digital signature to SMB communications to help prevent message modification. Enabling CIFS signing may affect SMB performance.
  • CIFS Oplock: Enables opportunistic locking, allowing clients to lock files and cache file data locally to improve file-access performance and reduce network traffic. When multiple clients access the same file, additional communication may be required to maintain data consistency, which can increase latency and reduce performance.
  • SMB Multi-Channel: Allows SMB3 clients to use multiple network connections between the client and server to improve bandwidth utilization, performance, and network fault tolerance. Network interfaces used for SMB Multi-Channel must have the same link speed.

Configure NFS #

NFS is available for QSM systems only.

NFS provides file-sharing services for Linux, UNIX, and other NFS-compatible clients. Select NFS to configure the NFS server.

Configure NFS Server Settings #

  • Statd Port: Specifies the port used by the Network Status Monitor service to track NFS lock status.
  • NFSv4 Domain: Specifies the domain used for NFSv4 user and group identity mapping.

Click Apply to save the settings.

Upload a Keytab File #

A keytab file stores the Kerberos credentials used for NFS authentication.

  1. Click the attachment icon beside Keytab and select a keytab file.
  2. Click Upload.

Note: Ensure that the NFSv4 domain, DNS, and system time settings match the Kerberos environment before uploading the keytab file.

Configure FTP #

FTP is available for QSM systems only.

FTP provides FTP, FTPS, and SFTP file-transfer settings. Select FTP, change the required settings if necessary, and then click Apply.

Configure Connection Settings #

  • Login Banner: Specifies the message displayed when a client connects to the FTP server.
  • Max Clients: Specifies the maximum number of clients allowed to connect simultaneously.
  • Max Connections: Specifies the maximum number of concurrent FTP connections.
  • Login Attempts: Specifies the number of failed sign-in attempts allowed.
  • Timeout: Specifies how long an inactive connection remains open.
  • FTP Port: Specifies the port used for FTP connections.
  • SFTP Port: Specifies the port used for SFTP connections.

Enable FXP #

Turn on the Enable FXP toggle to allow direct file transfers between two FTP servers.

Attention: Enable FXP only when required. Allowing server-to-server transfers may introduce additional security risks if access is not properly restricted.

Require Encrypted Connections #

Turn on Require Encryption to disable unencrypted FTP connections. When enabled, only FTPS and SFTP connections are available.

Configure Passive Ports #

Specify the range used for passive FTP connections:

  • Minimum: Specifies the first port in the passive port range.
  • Maximum: Specifies the last port in the passive port range.

Ensure that the configured passive port range is permitted by the network firewall.

Limit Transfer Bandwidth #

Select Upload or Download, and then enter the corresponding bandwidth limit in KB/s.

Leave the option unselected when no bandwidth limit is required.

Configure WebDAV #

WebDAV is available for QSM systems only.

WebDAV provides HTTP- and HTTPS-based remote file access. Select WebDAV, change WebDAV Port or WebDAVs Port if necessary, and then click Apply:

  • WebDAV Port: Specifies the port used for unencrypted WebDAV connections.
  • WebDAVS Port: Specifies the port used for encrypted WebDAV connections.

Ensure that the configured ports are permitted by the network firewall.

Configure SNMP #

SNMP provides system monitoring information and sends event notifications to external network management systems. Select SNMP to configure the service.

Download the MIB File #

Click Download beside Download MIB to download the Management Information Base file. Import the MIB file into a compatible network management system to interpret the SNMP objects and notifications provided by the storage system.

Enable SNMP #

  1. Click Turn On beside Enable SNMP.
  2. Enter the SNMP Agent Port.
  3. Select an SNMP version:
    • SNMP v1/v2c
    • SNMP v3
  4. Configure the settings required by the selected version.

For SNMP v1/v2c, enter the Community string used by the network management system.

Configure SNMP Traps #

Configure the following settings:

  • SNMP Trap Port: Specifies the port used to send SNMP traps.
  • SNMP Notification Level: Selects which event levels generate notifications:
    • Info
    • Warning
    • Error
  • SNMP Trap Address 1–3: Specify up to three destinations that receive SNMP traps.

Click Apply to save the SNMP settings.

Configure the Rsync Server #

The Rsync Server settings control the port, transfer rates, and user access for rsync data transfers. Select Rsync Server.

Note: To configure remote Rsync targets and synchronization tasks under Protection > Rsync, see Rsync Management.

Configure Rsync Server Settings #

Configure the following settings, and then click Apply:

  • Port: Specifies the port used by the rsync service.
  • Max Upload Rate: Specifies the maximum upload rate in MB/s.
  • Max Download Rate: Specifies the maximum download rate in MB/s.

Add an Rsync User #

CIFS is available for QSM and KSM systems only.

Click Add under Rsync Users to open the Create Rsync User dialog.

  1. Enter a Name.
  2. Enter a Password.
  3. Select the shares that the user is permitted to access under Available Shares.
  4. Click Create.

Edit an Rsync User #

  1. Select an rsync user.
  2. Click Edit.
  3. Enter a new password if required, or leave the field blank to keep the current password.
  4. Modify the permitted shares as required.
  5. Click Edit to save the changes.

Remove an Rsync User #

  1. Select one or more rsync users.
  2. Click Remove.
  3. Click Confirm in the confirmation dialog.

Removing an rsync user prevents that account from accessing the assigned shares through the rsync service.

Configure Object Storage Service #

Object Storage is available for QSM systems only.

The Object Storage settings specify the service port and manage the access keys used for Object Storage authentication. Select Object Storage.

Configure the HTTP Port #

Enter the port used by the Object Storage service in the HTTP Port field. Ensure that the configured port is permitted by the network firewall.

Create an Access Key #

Click Add under Access Keys to open the Create Access Key dialog.

  1. Use the generated Access Key, enter a custom Access Key, or click Generate to generate another key.
  2. Enter a Description to help identify the key’s purpose or assigned user if required.
  3. Click Create to complete the setup.
  4. Review the access key and secret key in the confirmation dialog.
  5. Save both keys in a secure location. Click Confirm.

Important: The secret key is displayed only during creation. Copy and securely store both the access key and secret key before clicking Confirm.

View an Access Key #

Select an access key to view its:

  • Status
  • Description
  • Using Bucket count

The Using Bucket value indicates the number of buckets currently associated with the access key.

Edit an Access Key #

  1. Select an access key.
  2. Click Edit to open the Edit Access Key Config dialog.
  3. Configure the following settings as required:
    • Key Status: Enables or disables the access key. When disabled, applications using the key cannot access Object Storage resources.
    • Description: Specifies a description for identifying the access key.
  4. Click Edit to save the changes.

Remove an Access Key #

  1. Select one or more access keys. Click Remove.
  2. In the Remove Access Key confirmation dialog, click Confirm.

Attention: Removing an access key prevents applications using the key from accessing associated Object Storage resources. Verify that the key is no longer in use before removing it.

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