SMB Shared Drive from Spectrum Scale on MacOS

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.

MacOS instructions to connect to UTEP VPN if you are outside UTEP campus or in WiFi

Steps to Access an SMB Shared Folder on macOS

  1. Open Finder:

    • Click on the Finder icon in the Dock.

  2. Go to Server:

    • In the top menu bar, click on Go.
    • Select Connect to Server from the dropdown menu.

  3. Enter Server Address:

    • In the Server Address field, type smb:// followed by the IP address or hostname of the server and the shared folder you want to connect to (e.g., smb://rad.utep.edu/WebGraphics).

  4. Connect:

    • Click on the Connect button.
    • If prompted, enter your username and password for the server.

  5. Access Shared Files:

    • Once connected, the shared folder will appear in a new Finder window.
    • You can now browse, open, edit, and save files as if they were stored locally on your Mac.

Tip

  • Add to Favorites: If you frequently connect to the same server, you can add it to your Favorite Servers list by clicking the + button next to the Server Address field.
  • Reconnect Easily: Use the Recent Items menu under the Apple menu to quickly reconnect to recently accessed servers.
  • Network Credentials: Keep your UTEP credentials handy for a smooth connection process.

Note

  • This method 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.