HP Media Vault - Manual (Page 20)

How to connect to the HP Media Vault from a
Linux system
This topic provides general guidelines and instructions on how to access the Shared Folders and configuration
screens on the HP Media Vault from a Linux system. The particular steps needed to configure a Linux system for
connection to the media vault may vary depending on the particular Linux installation.
To connect to HP Media Vault using Samba
Samba provides a simple and secure way of connecting a Linux computer to the media vault using the SMB
(Server Message Block) and CIFS (Common Internet File System) protocols. The SMB network protocol is the
native file-sharing protocol for Windows. CIFS defines a standard remote file-system access protocol for use over
a network.
To use Samba, the Linux system must have Samba installed. For information about how to install Samba, see the
documentation or man pages included with the Linux distribution.
Using a Linux graphical interface to connect
Linux distributions have numerous versions and graphical interfaces. Consequently, it is not possible to provide
specific steps when using a graphical interface to connect a Linux system to the media vault. General steps for
connection include using a network browser to find the media vault.
Note: If a firewall is running, turn it off or configure the system to allow Samba to connect to the SMB Shares.
The path to the media vault is as follows:
1. Domain - default, Windows Network
2. Workgroup - default, MSHome
3. Machines - default, HPMediaVault
If any of these default names have changed, use the new name.
Using an IP Address or NetBIOS name to access the HP Media Vault
Connecting to the media vault requires either the media vault's IP address or NetBIOS name. NetBIOS is an
acronym for Network Basic Input/Output System. The advantage of using the NetBIOS name is that even if the
media vault's IP address changes, the Linux system can find the media vault. The following two sections describe
each method.
Obtaining the HP Media Vault's IP address
The IP address for the media vault can be found on the router's configuration screens, usually under DHCP
Client Table or Show Connected Devices.