Advanced

In the Advanced tab, you can enable the File Fast Clone function to save storage space while making file clones. Moreover, you can configure the settings to allow users to find this DiskStation on the network via the Bonjour and SSDP (Simple Service Discovery Protocol) services.

To perform file fast clone on your DiskStation:

With the file fast clone function, physical data blocks will be copied only upon modification of the cloned files, and this will help to save your storage space.

  1. Under the File Fast Clone section, tick the Enable file fast clone checkbox.
  2. Click Apply to save the settings.

To make your DiskStation discoverable via Bonjour service:

The Bonjour service allows users to find the DiskStation, and perform printing and backup tasks from the Mac computer.

  1. Under the Bonjour section, tick the Enable Bonjour service discovery.
  2. You can select Bonjour-related options to suit your needs:
  3. If you have selected any option related to Time Machine, click Set Time Machine Folders to specify destination folders for Time Machine backups.
  4. Click Apply to save the settings.

Note:

To make your DiskStation discoverable via SSDP:

The SSDP service allows users to find the DiskStation via Windows network discovery.

  1. Under the SSDP section, tick the Enable Windows network discovery to allow access via web browsers checkbox.
  2. Click Apply to save the settings.

To make your DiskStation discoverable via WS-Discovery:

The WS-Discovery service allows users to find SMB service on the DiskStation via Windows network discovery.

  1. Under the WS-Discovery section, tick the Enable Windows network discovery to allow file access via SMB checkbox.
  2. Click Apply to save the settings.