--- title: "StorageDNA DNAfabric With Wasabi" slug: "how-to-use-storagedna-dnafabric-with-wasabi" updated: 2026-08-17T21:32:40Z published: 2026-08-17T21:32:40Z canonical: "docs.wasabi.com/how-to-use-storagedna-dnafabric-with-wasabi" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.wasabi.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # StorageDNA DNAfabric With Wasabi [StroageDNA](https://storagedna.com)'s [DNAfabric](https://storagedna.com/products/dnafabric/) has been validated for use with Wasabi. DNAfabric is a cloud optimized, distributed data management platform that enables multiple data services between Wasabi and other on-premise and cloud storage platforms. DNAfabric data services for Wasabi. - Indexing and Analytics - Scan, browse, search and analyze Wasabi buckets - Backup and Disaster Recovery - Backup with snapshots from on-premise storage to Wasabi for disaster recovery workflows. - Archive and Tiering - Archive with stubs from on-premise storage to Wasabi for seamless tiering and space recovery for on-premises storage. - Avid, Adobe, DaVinci Workflows - Project and AAF archiving to Wasabi for media applications with ALE-based conforming. - Migration - Supports migration from LTO to Wasabi, 3rd party cloud to Wasabi, on-premise storage to Wasabi, as well as handling of Wasabi Ball migrations. - Syncing - Enables file system syncing via the Wasabi cache for multi-site replication workflows. ## 1. Requirements - Active [Wasabi Cloud Storage Account](https://wasabi.com/sign-up) - Wasabi Bucket - See our [Bucket Creation Guide](https://docs.wasabi.com/docs/working-with-buckets-and-objects) - Access & Secret Key Pair - See our [Access Keys Guide](https://docs.wasabi.com/docs/creating-a-user-account-and-access-key) - [DNAfabric](https://storagedna.com/products/dnafabric/) Version 1.0+ (DNAfabric Cloud, Pro or Enterprise) ### 2. Reference Architecture ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/18215239716763.png) ### 3. Configuration 3.1 Log into the DNAfabric web console. 3.2 Click and expand **Storage**. Click **Object**. 3.3 Click **Add Object Config**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/17859939225243.png) 3.4 Enter a name for the Cloud Config. 3.5 Click **Select Provider**. Select **S3 Compatible**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/17859958866075.png) 3.6 Fill in the following fields. - access_key_id - Enter your Wasabi Access Key - secret_key_id - Enter your Wasabi Secret Key - endpoint - Specify the Wasabi Service URL for the region where your bucket is located. You can find the service URLs listed in our [Wasabi Service URL KB](https://docs.wasabi.com/docs/what-are-the-service-urls-for-wasabis-different-storage-regions) - buckets_list - select your bucket ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/17859959259291.png) 3.7 Once all the fields are populated, click **Add Config**. *Note: This config example uses Wasabi’s us-west-1 storage region. To use other Wasabi storage regions, use the appropriate Wasabi service URL as described in this* [*article*](https://docs.wasabi.com/docs/what-are-the-service-urls-for-wasabis-different-storage-regions)*.* 3.8 You will now see your Wasabi Cloud config listed and successfully configured. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/17859932534427.png) ### 4. Create Job ### 4.1 Index Workflow Object Index - Index any object store for metadata. Utilize this job to generate storage analytics 4.1.1 Click **Create Job**. 4.1.2 Scroll down to Object Index under the All Project Types section. Click **Proceed**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/18585137064987.png) 4.1.3 Fill out the following fields - Job name - give a specific name - Data Manager - select the server you wish to use - DNAfabric Owner - select the appropriate owner - Local Machine User - specify the appropriate machine user account - Source Cloud Config - select Wasabi from the drop down - Source Cloud Bucket - specify the Wasabi bucket you created Click **Next Step**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/18585162615707.png) 4.1.4 Click **+** and specify the source folder. Click **Next Step**. ### ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/18585176611483.png) 4.1.5 Select the schedule you wish to use to run the job. Click **Next Step**. ### ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/18585160199963.png) 4.1.6. Make sure to enable the toggle select for Storage Analytics. Click Next Step. ### ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/18585144189595.png) 4.1.7 Review the job details. Click **finish** to create the job. The job will be listed. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/18589795824667.png) 4.1.8 Double-click the job and navigate **Job History.** ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/18589821071515.png) 4.1.9 Click **Storage Analysis**. Review the trend data of File Count and File Sizes ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/18589821352731.png) ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/18589790882203.png) 4.2 Backup Workflow Backup (in native format), from a source file system to an object store on demand or on a schedule. Add options such as rolling snapshots to recover from multiple time points. 4.2.1 Click **Create Job**. 4.2.2 Under All Project Types, scroll down until you find File System to Object Backup. Click **Proceed**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/18585137154843.png) 4.2.3 Fill out the following information. - Job name - give a specific name - Data Manager - select the server you wish to use - DNAfabric Owner - select the appropriate owner - Local Machine User - specify the appropriate machine user account - Target Cloud Config - select Wasabi from the drop-down - Target Cloud Bucket - specify the Wasabi bucket you created Click **Next Step**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/18589789175067.png) 4.2.4 Under source, click on the **+** to choose your source folder. 4.2.5 Click **+** and specify the target folder inside the specified bucket Click **Next Step**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/18589795946011.png) 4.2.6 Select the schedule you wish to use to run the job. Click **Next Step**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/18589796081051.png) 4.2.7 Enable the options you want to utilize Snapshots and Object Extents, and click **Next Step**. ### ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/18589980131995.png) 4.2.8 Review the job details. Click **finish** to create the job. 4.2.9 Under the Dashboard, you will see your Wasabi backup job listed. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/18590032608155.png) ### 4.3 Archive Workflow Archive from a source file system to an object store on demand or on a schedule. Add policies based on size, age, type, or options like source delete and stubs to reclaim space. 4.3.1 Click **Create Job**. 4.3.2 Under the All Project Types tab, search for File System to Object Archive and Tiering. Click **Proceed**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/18590233155739.png) 4.3.3 Fill out the following fields: - Job name - give a specific name - Data Manager - select the server you wish to use - DNAfabric Owner - select the appropriate owner - Local Machine User - specify the appropriate machine user account - Target Cloud Config - select Wasabi from the drop down - Target Cloud Bucket - specify the Wasabi bucket you created Click **Next Step**. ### ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/18590336573339.png) 4.3.4 Under source, click **+** to choose your source folder. 4.3.5 Click **+** and specify the target folder. Click **Next Step**. ### ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/18590407669915.png) 4.3.6 Select the schedule to use to run the job. Click **Next Step**. 4.3.7 Enable the options for either Stub links or Object Extents. Click **Next Step**. ### ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/18590457468315.png) 4.3.8 Review the job details. Click **finish** to create the job. 4.3.9 Under the Dashboard, you will now see your Wasabi backup job listed. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/18590461141403.png) 5. Immutability The ability to back up to an Object Lock-enabled/Immutable bucket is supported. An object lock bucket and its settings must be created and configured in Wasabi’s Console before configuring object storage for Wasabi. 5.1 Log into your [Wasabi Cloud Console](https://console.wasabisys.com/login) and create your Object Lock Enabled Bucket following the steps in [Object Lock Enabled Bucket](https://docs.wasabi.com/docs/object-locking) article. 5.2 Once created, you can create your object storage, and starting in Steps 3.6, you can specify the OL bucket.