Apple Xsan 1.4 - Manual (Page 38)

38 Chapter 2 Setting Up a Storage Area Network
If you don’t have access to a directory service, you can use the directory services in
Mac OS X Server to set up an LDAP directory of SAN users and groups.
Note: If you do create your user accounts in a centralized directory, be aware that
some applications running on SAN client computers, such as Final Cut Pro, for example,
work better when users have local home folders. For help setting up local home folders
for users with network accounts, see “Creating Local Home Folders for Network
Accounts” on page 120.
Outgoing Mail Service
Xsan can send SAN status notifications via email on your local subnet or corporate
network without using a separate mail server. However, to send notifications outside
your local network, you need an SMTP server to act as a mail gateway. If you don’t have
access to an outgoing mail server, you can use the mail service in Mac OS X Server to
set one up.