Introduction
IBM Aspera Faspex is a file exchange application built upon IBM Aspera Enterprise Server as a centralized transfer solution. With a web-based graphical user interface, Faspex offers more advanced management options for fasp high-speed transfer to match your organization's workflow. 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 Faspex events (such as receiving a package). |
| Directory Service | Seamlessly integrate your organization’s Directory Service users and groups. |
The following diagram illustrates how Faspex handles file transfers:
- A user accesses the Faspex website through a web browser.
- At this point, Faspex checks that IBM Aspera Connect is installed and up-to-date. If it is not, Faspex automatically prompts the user to download the latest version. Faspex alos returns the transfer server’s file list or an upload page based on the user’s request.
- When the user selects a file for download or upload, transfer information is passed to Connect.
- Connect establishes a connection with the transfer server and begins transferring the files.