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Can External Companies Upload Files Directly to NetApp Devices Without VPN

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Applies to

  • ONTAP 9
  • NFS
  • CIFS

Answer

NetApp does not support direct file uploads from external companies or networks without secure network access (such as VPN) to the NFS/CIFS network.
External companies must have network access to the storage system’s NFS or CIFS/SMB shares, which is typically only possible via a secure VPN or equivalent secure method.
  • Direct USB connection to NetApp systems for uploading files is not supported.
  • Granting direct access from the public internet or external networks is not supported and not secure.

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