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title: "StorageDNA DNAfabric With Wasabi"
slug: "how-to-use-storagedna-dnafabric-with-wasabi"
updated: 2026-10-07T19:03:31Z
published: 2026-10-07T19:03:31Z
canonical: "docs.wasabi.com/how-to-use-storagedna-dnafabric-with-wasabi"
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> ## 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.

## 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)

## Reference Architecture

![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/18215239716763.png)

## Configuration

1. Log into the DNAfabric web console.
2. Click and expand **Storage**. Click **Object**.
3. Click **Add Object Config**.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/17859939225243.png)
4. Enter a name for the Cloud Config.
5. Click **Select Provider**. Select **S3 Compatible**.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/17859958866075.png)
6. Fill in the following fields.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/17859959259291.png)
  - 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
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* [*Service URLs for Wasabi's Storage Regions*](https://docs.wasabi.com/docs/what-are-the-service-urls-for-wasabis-different-storage-regions)*.*
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)

## Create Job

### Index Workflow

1. Object Index - Index any object store for metadata. Utilize this job to generate storage analytics
2. Click **Create Job**.
3. 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. Fill out the following fields

Click **Next Step**.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/18585162615707.png)
  - 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
5. Click **+** and specify the source folder.

Click **Next Step**.

### ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/18585176611483.png)
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/18585160199963.png)
7. 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)
8. 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)
9. Double-click the job and navigate **Job History.** ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/18589821071515.png)
10. 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)

### Backup Workflow

1. 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. Click **Create Job**. 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)
2. Fill out the following information.

Click **Next Step**.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/18589789175067.png)
  - 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
3. Under source, click on the **+** to choose your source folder.
4. 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)
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/18589796081051.png)
6. 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)
7. Review the job details. Click **finish** to create the job.

Under the Dashboard, you will see your Wasabi backup job listed.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/18590032608155.png)

### Archive Workflow

1. 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.
  - Click **Create Job**.
  - 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)
2. 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)
3. Under source, click **+** to choose your source folder.
4. Click **+** and specify the target folder.

Click **Next Step**.

### ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/18590407669915.png)
5. Select the schedule to use to run the job. Click **Next Step**.
6. Enable either Stub links or Object Extents. Click **Next Step**.

### ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/18590457468315.png)
7. Review the job details. Click **finish** to create the job.
8. 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)
9. 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.
  - Log in to your Wasabi Cloud Console and create your Object Lock Enabled Bucket following the steps in the [Object Lock Enabled Bucket](https://docs.wasabi.com/docs/object-locking) article.
  - Once created, you can create your object storage, and starting in Steps 3.6, you can specify the OL bucket.