DS-User F1 Help for GUI (Context-Sensitive) : Enter NAS API Parameters (Windows DS-Client)
 
Enter NAS API Parameters (Windows DS-Client)
This dialog box allows you to enter the NAS API credentials and parameters. You can click [...] beside any User Name box to browse for an encrypted key file (one that contains the user credentials). If the file is valid, you must enter the correct key to unlock the file. Opens the "Enter unlock key" dialog box.
 
NAS
NAS API Parameters and Credentials
NAS Type
Specifies the NAS device type, vendor or specific model. Currently supported types:
NetApp FAS filers
API Protocol
Specifies the protocol for accessing the API. Commonly used protocols are HTTP or HTTPS.
The specific protocol must be enabled on the NAS device.
Port Number
Specifies the port number for accessing the API.
The specific protocol must be open on the NAS device.
User Name
Specifies the User Name for a user on the NAS device.
This user requires permissions to execute the API commands on the NAS device and usually needs to be a member of the Administrators group.
Password
Specifies the corresponding password for the NAS user.