Platform/OS
Hardware Appliance
Category
Enterprise Storage
Dell
Dell is a popular brand of computers, laptops, and servers that many people and businesses use every day. It helps you store files, run programs, and back up important data without worrying about losing it. Dell uses S3-compatible object storage like a giant, reliable digital warehouse that keeps copies of your files safe and accessible from anywhere. This storage lets Dell machines quickly save photos, documents, or company records and retrieve them fast whenever you need them. Thanks to S3, Dell delivers real-world value by making sure your information stays protected, grows as you need more space, and stays affordable without buying extra hardware.
Connection / Setup
- Create an account and log in to DiskSpace
- Click I'm ready to set up my storage
- Enter Bucket Name following the instructions
- Click Create Bucket and wait for it to be generated
- Find your Endpoint URL, Access Key, and Secret Key in the S3 Client Configuration section for use below
Connecting DiskSpace.sh to Dell
DiskSpace.sh is a fully S3-compatible object storage service. Follow the steps below to configure your connection using path-style requests.
Connection Steps:
- Open the Dell S3 connection configuration panel.
- Enter the credentials and endpoint provided by DiskSpace.sh.
- Set the region to us-east-1 (or leave it blank).
- Enable Path Style access (required for DiskSpace.sh).
- Test the connection and save the profile.
Credential Fields
Example: https://s3.diskspace.sh
Path Style Requirement
Important: DiskSpace.sh requires path-style requests.
Virtual-hosted style URLs are not supported.
Correct format: https://s3.diskspace.sh/bucket-name/key
Example Configuration
Endpoint: https://s3.diskspace.sh
Access Key: AKIAXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Secret Key: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Region: us-east-1
Path Style: Enabled
Troubleshooting Tips
- • Ensure you are using the exact endpoint URL without trailing slashes.
- • Confirm that "Force Path Style" or "Path Style" is explicitly enabled in Dell.
- • Region should be set to
us-east-1if the field is required. - • Check that your Access Key and Secret Key are copied correctly (no extra spaces).
- • If connection fails, verify your network allows outbound HTTPS traffic to s3.diskspace.sh.