Xsan (com.apple.xsan)

com.apple.xsan

The payload that configures an Xsan client system.

macOS(10.10)
Branch: release

Settings (7)

SettingTypeRequiredDefaultManual InstallSupported OS
sanName
sanName
The name of the SAN. This key is required for all Xsan SANs. The name must exactly match the name of the SAN defined in the metadata server.
stringrequired
Yes
macOS (10.10+)
sanConfigURLs
sanConfigURLs
An array of LDAP URLs where Xsan systems can obtain SAN configuration updates. There should be one entry for each Xsan MDC. This key is required for all Xsan SANs. Example URL: `ldaps://mdc1.example.com:389`.
1 subkey
arrayoptional
Yes
macOS (10.10+)
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sanConfigURLsItem
sanConfigURLsItem
A URL.
stringrequired
Yes
macOS (10.10+)
fsnameservers
fsnameservers
An array of storage area network (SAN) File System Name Server coordinators. The list should contain the same addresses in the same order as the metadata controller (MDC) `/Library/Preferences/Xsan/fsnameservers` file. This key is required for StorNext SANs.
1 subkey
arrayoptional
Yes
macOS (10.10+)
└─
fsnameserversItem
fsnameserversItem
A name server.
stringrequired
Yes
macOS (10.10+)
sanAuthMethod
sanAuthMethod
The authentication method for the SAN. This key is required for all Xsan SANs. It's optional for StorNext SANs but should be set if the StorNext SAN uses an `auth_secret` file. Only one value is accepted: `auth_secret`
stringoptional
Yes
macOS (10.10+)
sharedSecret
sharedSecret
The shared secret used for Xsan network authentication. This key is required when the `sanAuthMethod` key is present. The value should equal the content of the MDC's `/Library/Preferences/Xsan/.auth_secret` file.
stringrequired
Yes
macOS (10.10+)

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Reference: policy categories & common keys

Policy categories

  • Configuration Profile
  • Declarative Configuration
  • Declarative Activation
  • Declarative Asset
  • Declarative Management

Common policy keys

  • com.apple.wifi.managedWi-Fi network configuration
  • com.apple.vpn.managedVPN configuration
  • com.apple.applicationaccessApp and feature restrictions
  • com.apple.security.pkcs1Certificate (PKCS#1) payload
  • com.apple.security.pkcs12Identity certificate (PKCS#12) payload
  • com.apple.security.scepSCEP certificate enrolment
  • com.apple.mail.managedMail account configuration
  • com.apple.eas.accountExchange ActiveSync account
  • com.apple.MCXManaged Client (macOS) preferences
  • com.apple.MCX.FileVault2FileVault 2 disk encryption
  • com.apple.dockmacOS Dock configuration
  • com.apple.screensaverScreensaver configuration
  • com.apple.loginwindowmacOS login window configuration
  • com.apple.systempolicy.managedGatekeeper / system policy
  • com.apple.systempreferencesSystem Preferences pane restrictions
  • com.apple.SoftwareUpdateSoftware update behaviour
  • com.apple.TCC.configuration-profile-policyPrivacy Preferences Policy Control (PPPC)
  • com.apple.notificationsettingsPer-app notification settings
  • com.apple.webcontent-filterWeb content filter
  • com.apple.dnsSettings.managedDNS settings (DoH / DoT)
  • com.apple.relay.managedNetwork relay configuration
  • com.apple.extensiblessoExtensible Single Sign-On
  • com.apple.configuration.passcode.settingsDDM: passcode policy
  • com.apple.configuration.softwareupdate.enforcement.specificDDM: enforced software update
  • com.apple.configuration.services.configuration-filesDDM: service configuration files
  • com.apple.configuration.management.status-subscriptionsDDM: status subscriptions
  • com.apple.activation.simpleDDM: simple activation predicate
  • com.apple.management.organization-infoDDM: organization information