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Starting the CIFS server
If the CIFS server is not running, it can be started by a NAS administrator. When
the CIFS file serving feature is enabled, the CIFS server is started automatically by
the NAS Gateway 500. However, you may need to restart the CIFS server for
configuration changes to take effect or after service.
Note: In a clustered environment, the commands in this section start the CIFS
To start the CIFS server:
CLI command
At the command prompt, enter net start.
SMIT fastpath
The SMIT menu fastpath command to start a CIFS server is smit cifs. Then select
Start CIFS Server.
Stopping the CIFS server
You might need to stop the CIFS server while the NAS Gateway 500 is still running.
Generally, this is when the CIFS server settings have changed and the CIFS server
needs to be restarted or during service.
Note: In a clustered environment, the commands in this section stop the CIFS
To stop the CIFS server:
CLI command
At the command prompt, enter net stop.
SMIT fastpath
The SMIT menu fastpath command to stop a CIFS server is smit cifs. Then select
Stop CIFS Server.
CIFS server status
You can query the operational status of the server.
CLI command
At the command prompt, enter net status.
SMIT fastpath
The SMIT menu fastpath command to stop a CIFS server is smit cifs. Then select
Server Status.
CIFS server statistics
You can list the statistics on server resources since it was started or reset.
CLI command
At the command prompt, enter net statistics.
server on the node that you are currently managing. In order to start the
CIFS server on any other node, you must log in to that node and issue the
command again.
server on the node that you are currently managing. In order to stop the
CIFS server on any other node, you must log in to that node and issue the
command again.
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