Considerations when using a NAS module
Managing a NAS module is different from managing an HNAS server. The following information describes these differences.
User management
The following user types are supported:
- Manager
- Supervisor
- Users created in the Maintenance Utility
- Active Directory users
Manager and Supervisor passwords can be changed on the Home -> Server settings -> Server users page. However, passwords for remotely-defined users cannot be changed in the NAS Manager.
IP addresses
IP addresses on aggregate or eth-ag interfaces can be actively managed using the NAS Manager. All controller IP addresses are read-only on the NAS Manager but configurable only through the maintenance utility. EVS IP addresses can be managed using the CLI or the NAS Manager.
SNMP
SNMP access must be configured through the maintenance utility. It cannot be managed through the NAS Manager. However, SNMP traps are configurable using the CLI or the NAS Manager.
SSC / VSS
It is not possible to change the port number for these services on a NAS module.
The port numbers are:
- SSC - 206
- VSS - 202
The NAS module uses SHA-2 for authentication.
Licensing
Block licenses can be uploaded on the NAS Manager "License keys" page. However, block licenses cannot be removed.
Upgrading
The NAS module can only be upgraded using the maintenance utility.
Restart, reboot and Shutdown
Shutdown of a NAS module is not available through the NAS Manager. It is only possible to reboot the cluster or one node at a time. File service restart is not supported.
Clusters
A NAS module can only run as a cluster, and the cluster is set up automatically. Therefore, it is not possible to create a new cluster through the NAS Manager.
Statistics and status
The following statistics and status pages are not available for a NAS module in the NAS Manager:
- System Monitor
- System Graphs
- Storage statistics