SMB Shared Drive from Spectrum Scale
Accessing shared folders over a network can greatly enhance your productivity by allowing you to easily share and collaborate on files. Whether you're using a macOS or Windows computer, connecting to an SMB (Server Message Block) shared folder is a straightforward process. This guide will walk you through the steps to access an SMB shared folder on both macOS and Windows, ensuring you can seamlessly connect and manage your files.
Important
- These methods will only work if your computer is connected to the UTEP network or remotely via the UTEP VPN.
- If you are connected to UTEP WiFi, you must also be connected to the UTEP VPN for this to work.
- You will need to use your UTEP credentials to access the shared folder.
- Copy, Don’t Move Files to SMB Shared Drives When transferring data to the SMB shared drive (Spectrum Scale), do not move files directly. Always copy the data first, verify it, and then delete the originals. This ensures permissions and inheritance apply correctly across folders. If using the command line, use: cp -a
Follow the steps below to get started:
 SMB Shared Drive from Spectrum Scale on Microsof Windows OS |
 SMB Shared Drive from Spectrum Scale on MacOS |