Xsan device management payload settings for Apple devices

You can configure Xsan settings for users of a Mac that enrolls in a device management service.

The Xsan payloads support the following. For more information, see Payload information.

  • Supported payload identifiers: com.apple.xsan, com.apple.xsan.preferences

  • Supported operating systems and channels: macOS device.

  • Supported enrollment methods: Device Enrollment, Automated Device Enrollment.

  • Duplicates allowed: False—only one com.apple.xsan Xsan payload can be delivered to a device. True—more than one com.apple.xsan.preferences Xsan payload can be delivered to a device.

You can use the settings in the table below with the Xsan payloads.

Setting

Description

Required

Xsan name

The name of the Xsan network.

Yes

File system name servers

The IP address or fully qualified domain name (FQDN) of each Xsan file server.

Yes

Authentication secret

The secret credential used to join the Xsan network.

No

Automatic mounts

Allow or deny specific Xsan volumes that mount automatically. A user with administrator privileges can mount any Xsan volume using the xsanctl command in the Terminal app, even if it’s listed as not permitted.

No

Use Distributed LAN Client (DLC)

Allow the use of DLC to mount any Xsan volumes.

No

List preferred Xsan volumes

Specify Xsan volumes that can be mounted with DLC.

No

Deny specific Xsan volumes

Specify Xsan volumes that can’t be mounted with DLC.

No

Note: Each device management service developer implements these settings differently. To learn how Xsan device management payload settings apply to your devices, consult your developer’s device management service documentation.

Published Date: October 24, 2022
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