what port is used by cifs?
<answer> Common Internet File Service uses UDP ports 137 and 138, and TCP ports 139 and 445. <context> Common Internet File Service (CIFS) is the successor to the server message block (SMB) protocol. CIFS is the primary protocol used by Windows systems for file sharing. CIFS uses UDP ports 137 and 138, and TCP ports 139 and 445. Your storage system sends and receives data on these ports while providing CIFS service. If it is a member of an Active Directory domain, your storage system must also make outbound connections destined for DNS and Kerberos.