Network Attached Storage
Traditional server-based storage architecture requires the
IT manager to take the server down to upgrade the storage
capacity. Additionally, more storage will utilize I/O capacity
and bandwidth, reducing the effectiveness of the server and
often requiring server upgrades.

Network Attached Storage bypasses the traditional file server
and attaches directly to the network hub without taking network
equipment off-line. NAS Drive is optimally pre-configured
to perform a single function very effectively, Storage. The
operating system on a NAS Drive emulates multiple network
environments and file sharing protocols, allowing simultaneous
use of the storage from multiple user platforms. The NAS operating
system does not require license fees and can be upgraded by
reflashing new firmware. The NAS equipment provides simple
administration, easy-to-manage security, RAID, and fault tolerant
design. Backup and restore functions are simple, and can be
managed remotely with the web browser interface.
SUPPORTED CLIENTS
- Microsoft Windows
Acts as a DHCP Server.
Supported systems: Windows 3.11, 95, 98, NT and 2000, LAN
Manager 1.3 and above, LAN Server 1.3 and above.
Supported protocols: SMB over NetBIOS/TCP/IP, WINS/NBNS.
Installation: Appears as an NT server (user level), supporting
WINS and DHCP. Parameters are set with the intuitive, Web-based
interface.
Security: User-level
Accessing discs: Use Explorer, File Manager or standard
OS/2 tools. All hard disks can be mapped to one drive letter,
individual hard disks and/or top level folders can be mapped
to a drive letter.
- Unix
Supported systems: Supports all UNIX dialects through NFS
over UDP/IP on TCP/IP networks.
Supported protocols: NFS over UDP/IP, TCP, PC-NFS, ARP,
RARP, BOOTP, DHCP, FTP.
Installation: Set IP address via RARP or DHCP.
Security: NFS version 2, User ID, Group ID.
Accessing discs: Use standard mount or Web Browser.
Supported systems: Internet/intranet over HTTP 1.0 compatible
browsers.
Supported protocols: HTTP 1.0 over TCP/IP
- HTTP
Supported systems: Web Browsers HTTP 1.0 (Microsoft Internet
Explorer, Netscape Navigator)
- Novell NetWare
Supported systems: NetWare 3.X, 4.X and 5.X
Supported protocols: NDS, NCP (IPX and NetWare/IP) Installation:
Appears as a NetWare NDS and/or Bindery file server.
NDS: Simple installation, using Server View the NAS Drive
will then install itself in the NDS tree within a few seconds.
Bindery: No configuration required.
Security: Encrypted passwords. Authorization via file server,
including NDS. All security setup handled by standard NetWare
tools such as NWAdmin when installed in the NDS tree. Authentication
via file server when in Bindery mode.
Time synchronization: NDS
Accessing discs: Use standard NetWare clients. All hard
disks can be mapped to one drive letter and individual hard
disks can be mapped to a drive letter.
MODELS and OPTIONS
NAS Drive -18 3 x 9 GB SCSI Drives
NAS Drive -36 3 x 18 GB SCSI Drives
NAS Drive -72 3 x 36 GB SCSI Drives
NAS Drive -108 4 x 36 GB SCSI Drives
NAS Drive -146 3 x 73 GB SCSI Drives
Hard Drive Hot Spare
DAT Tape Backup
Memory Upgrade, 128 MB, 256 MB
Rack Mount Cabinet
Extended Warranty, 2-Year Warranty
Other Options Available
SPECIFICATIONS
NAS Drive
PROCESSOR
AMD K6-450 Processor
64 Megabytes RAM
GENERAL SECURITY FEATURES
NDS, NetWare Bindery, NT Domain Authentication Services.
RAID partitions mappable as logical drives or directories.
User Limit Set on per user basis.
NETWORK MANAGEMENT
Standard Web Browser management.
E-mail (SMTP) support for notification of system events.
Event logging and statistics.
IP Address Assignment
FILE SERVING / BACKUP
Automatic Backup Scheduling.
Web Browser access to file system.
SOFTWARE UPDATES
Reflash NAS Drive firmware without requiring FTP.
Smart NAS (Application Functionality Modules)
PERFORMANCE / RAID
Storage 25 GB to 700 GB of Network Attached Storage.
Transfer Rate Network throughput - 75 MB/Sec.
RAID Linear, RAID 0 (Striping), RAID 1 (Mirroring), and RAID
5. Hardware RAID implementation.
Flexible RAID Partitioning
Backup Optional DAT tape.
NETWORK REQUIREMENTS
Ethernet - RJ-45 connector for 10BaseT or
100Base-TX, Auto-sensing. Category 5 cable.
Gigabit
Ethernet Optional
TCP/IP
Simultaneously supports multiple protocols.
NAS HARDWARE
CPU: AMD K6-450 MHz 32-bit processor.
RAM: 64 MB standard PC100 DIMM.
256 MB available.
FLASH: 4 MB
SCSI: 15 SCSI Devices
SCSI-2: 50-Pin internal connector.
SCSI-3: 68-Pin internal connector.
EIDE: 4 EIDE devices.
Clock: Real-time clock with battery backup.
Indicators: LED for detection, status, and operation.
Quality: ISO-9000 certified quality
NETWORK CONNECTION
Ethernet RJ-45 Category 3/5 compliant cable connector.
Specifications subject to change without notice. |