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:
- End user accesses the Faspex website via a web browser. At this point, the Faspex website triggers the IBM Aspera Connect Browser Plug-in. If the user has not already installed the browser plugin, the website will prompt the user automatically.
- 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 Connect establishes a connection with Enterprise Server and begins transferring the files.