Cloud Backup for File Servers » Client Settings » Bandwidth Throttling

Bandwidth Throttling

The bandwidth throttling option enables the user to limit network bandwidth used by backup jobs. This helps in a balanced network usage in a work environment.

Information Note:

If bandwidth throttling is configured in both client and backup server, then the bandwidth throttling setting of the backup server will be active over client settings for backup jobs

  • Click on the Settings ->Bandwidth Throttling

Options to Bandwidth Throttle

  • When a user enables bandwidth throttling on the client end, he will have two options to choose from:
    • Throttle bandwidth always
    • Throttle bandwidth ‘From’ - ‘To’

Throttle bandwidth always- This option will keep the applied bandwidth limit always active.

Throttle bandwidth ‘From’ - ‘To’- This option allows the user to specify a time frame when the applied throttling will be active.

  • Users will be asked to specify the maximum throttle limit on client machines that range in Kbps, Mbps, Gbps.
  • Besides, a check-box to disable throttling during weekends is provided; Which can be enabled when required.
  • Once done with selecting the required configuration, click Save.
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