File storage resources can be created on the File page, as shown in Figure 16. File systems can be accessed through network protocols, such as SMB and NFS. NAS Servers must be configured before creating file systems. NAS Servers are configured with network interfaces, which allow an access point to file systems configured on that server. After a file system is provisioned, users can access the resource through configured file shares, which are mountable access points. Multiple shares can be configured for a single file system, but all shares will draw from the same total quantity of storage allocated for the storage resource. Users can also create Tenants from the File page if needed. File storage resources can be a thin or thick resource just like block storage resources.
For more information about file systems and associated file features, see the Dell Unity: NAS Capabilities white paper.