Aspera® Faspex™ Server is a file exchange application built upon Aspera Enterprise Server™ as a centralized transfer solution. With a web-based graphical user interface, Aspera Faspex Server offers more advanced management options for fasp high-speed transfer to match your organization's workflow. Aspera Faspex offers the following file-exchange and management features:
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Web/Email-based Interface | Simple web and email interface for exchanging files and directories. |
| Package Forwarding | Enable users to forward file packages on the server to others (without re-uploading). |
| Permission Management | Manage user permissions through workgroup/dropbox assignment or direct-configuration. |
| Post-Processing | Execute custom scripts after a transfer when certain conditions are met. |
| Email Notification | Create customizable email notifications of Aspera Faspex events (such as receiving a package). |
| Directory Service | Seamlessly integrate your organization’s Directory Service users and groups. |
The following diagram illustrates how Aspera Faspex Server handles file transfers:
- End user accesses the Aspera Faspex website via a web browser. At this point, the Aspera Faspex website triggers the Aspera Connect™ browser plugin. If the user has not already installed the browser plugin, the website will prompt the user automatically.
- Aspera Faspex returns the server’s file list or an upload page based upon the end user’s request.
- When the end user selects a file for download or upload, transfer information is passed to the Aspera Connect browser plugin.
- The Aspera Connect browser plugin establishes a connection with Enterprise Server and begins transferring file(s).