Configuring Apple File Sharing

When Apple File Sharing is enabled, users with Mac OS X and Mac OS-based clients can access network shares on the appliance, using the Apple Filing Protocol (AFP). For information, see Viewing Network Shares Using Mac OS-X Finder.

Furthermore, enabling Apple File Sharing allows the appliance to act as a repository for Apple Time Machine backup files.

To configure Apple File Sharing

In the Configuration tab's navigation pane, click Share > AFP Settings.
The Share > AFP Settings page appears.
Complete the fields using the following table.
Click Save.

In this field...	Do this...
Enable Apple File Sharing	Select this option to enable Apple File Sharing. The Enable Time Machine field is enabled.
Enable Time Machine	Select this option to enable storing Apple Time Machine backup files on the appliance. The Time Machine Share field is enabled.
Time Machine Share	Select the network share on which Apple Time Machine backup files should be stored.

Configuring Apple File Sharing

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