Introduction

Connecting to a NAS backup is simple and allows you to access your backup storage over the network using standard protocols like SAMBA/CIFS and FTP. The NAS can be accessed directly from your server or mounted as a local drive.

Prerequisites

  • Server access (SSH or Remote Desktop)
  • NAS IP address (provided during setup)
  • Username and password for NAS access
  • Network connectivity between server and NAS

Implementation

Connect via FTP

  • Login to your server
  • Use FTP to connect to the NAS using the provided IP address

Mount NAS on UNIX System

Assuming SAMBA is already installed, use the following command:

smbmount //ip address/username mountpoint -o username=username

Example:
smbmount //123.456.789/cXXXX /mnt/backup -o username=cXXXXX

  • Enter your password when prompted
  • The NAS will be mounted like a local disk at the specified mount point

Connect on Windows 2003 Server

  • Open Windows Explorer
  • Go to Tools → Map Network Drive
  • Select a drive letter
  • Enter path: \ip address\username
    Example: \123.456.789\cXXXXX
  • Enable Reconnect at logon
  • Click OK
  • Enter username and password
  • Select Remember password
  • Click OK

Conclusion

Once connected or mounted, your NAS backup will behave like a local drive. You can easily copy, store, and manage backup files directly on the NAS storage.

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