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# About the Appliance Controller

The Appliance Controller is Quantum's interface for managing not only StorNext NAS, but also SNMP and iSCSI. This Documentation Center includes all content to assist you in performing NAS, SNMP, and iSCSI tasks from the controller console.

Using the StorNext Connect NAS App vs. Appliance Controller NAS Commands

You can use the new NAS App in StorNext Connect to configure supported NAS features, such as NAS share management and cluster creation. The NAS App provides a graphical user interface (GUI). The Appliance Controller provides many of the same functions, but accesses those functions from a command line interface (CLI).

For information about using the StorNext Connect NAS App, see About the NAS App page on the StorNext Connect Doc Center.

## Ports used by the Appliance Controller

See Port Configuration: Ports Used by Appliance Controller on the StorNext Documentation Center.

## Get Started

Get acquainted with the Appliance Controller by reviewing the following information:

- Current Appliance Controller Release Notes
- Syntax Conventions
- Command Index
- Log in to the Appliance Controller CLI

## Sections

Navigate your way through upgrades, system configuration and management, and troubleshooting by visiting the following Appliance Controller Documentation Center sections:

- Appliance Controller Upgrades
- System Management
- Backup and Restore
- StorNext NAS
- iSCSI Prerequisites and Supported Appliance Configurations
- SNMP Monitoring
- Troubleshooting Tips and FAQs

Access training, additional documentation, documentation downloads, and tips for using this documentation center in the following topics:

- Training
- Documentation Downloads
- Getting the Most from Your Documentation Center

6-68456-07_RevA | Initial publication date: Friday, December 22, 2017 | Last updated on Monday, January 12, 2026.

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