This page describes the IP network ports that Transfer Appliance uses during transfers. Work with your network administrator to verify that all required ports are configured appropriately for a successful transfer.
Required ports for NFS
Transfer Appliance supports NFS for transfers originating from Linux and Apple macOS workstations. The following table describes the IP network ports that must be enabled on your network to use NFS with Transfer Appliance:
Service | IP Ports | IP Protocol |
---|---|---|
rcpbind | 111 | TCP and UDP |
NFS | 2049 | TCP and UDP |
statd | 32765–32766 | TCP |
mountd | 32757 | TCP |
nlockmgr | 32764,32768 | UDP |
Required ports for SSH or SCP
Transfer Appliance supports SSH or SCP for transfers originating from Microsoft Windows, Linux, and Apple macOS workstations. The following table describes the IP network port that must be enabled on your network to use SSH or SCP with Transfer Appliance:
Service | IP Ports | IP Protocol | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
SSH | 22 | TCP | You can connect to Transfer Appliance using SSH while connected to the management port. The management port is typically used to validate the appliance. For more information, see Validating the appliance. |
Optional ports
Transfer Appliance can use DHCP, but it isn't required to use Transfer Appliance. The following table describes the optional IP network port for Transfer Appliance:
Service | IP Ports | IP Protocol | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
DHCP | 68 | UDP | This port is optional if you use static IP assignments on your network. For more information on configuring Transfer Appliance to use a static IP address, see Configuring appliance software. |