Time Machine Network: possible to setup quota?

Hi Folks,
I have several computers successfully backing up via Time Machine to Leopard Server sharepoint using the "Enable as Time Machine backup destination".
My question: how can I enable a quota on the directory (within a volume) where this data is being stored?
I've scoured the archives for an answer, but haven't found one yet.
Many thanks in advance.
Lurch

TM will not work with any network drive (NAS) except Time Capsule.
Requirements to use Time Machine
Time Machine is only available with Leopard (10.5.x)
1. External FireWire or USB 2.0 drive
2. Time Capsule
3. Drive shared by a Mac running 10.5 or later using File Sharing
4. Drive shared by a Mac running 10.5 Server
5. SAN volume managed by Apple's Xsan file system
A TM drive must be partitioned with either APM (PPC) or GUID (Intel) and formatted Mac OS Extended (Journaled.)

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