Network-Attached Storage (NAS) Technology | Performance | Connectivity | What Environment Best fits MediaServ-NAS | Configuration Overview

Network-Attached Storage (NAS) Technology

Network-attached storage (NAS) is a data storage element that is available to applications and users as an IP address, UNC pathname or a mapped drive letter on a local-area (LAN) or wide-area (WAN) network. Unlike direct-attached storage (DAS) or RAID that is connected directly to a server or workstation, NAS is configured with its own unique network address enabling network users to seamlessly share both applications and data storage over the network. NAS eliminates the need for application and file access from a dedicated departmental server, freeing up processor resources and minimizing data management services over standard CIFS/NFS.

The CUC MediaServ-NAS solution was designed to offer a cost-effective NAS storage server that can be used as a RAID 0/1/5 data repository and front-end cache/RAID to a variety of tiered storage components, including mirrored RAID, automated optical and tape libraries. MediaServ-NAS systems are manufactured with leading industry components that ensure reliability, performance and ease of support.

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MediaServ-NAS includes dual, embedded 10/100/GigE Ethernet controllers that offer un-comprising performance for any network storage subsystem application. Coupled with high-performance, tunable blocking-factor SATA/RAID technology, MediaServ-NAS is one of the most cost-effective, high-performance date storage solutions available.

The MediaServ-NAS attaches to any Common Internet File System (CIFS) or Windows shares, Network File System (NFS), Apple supported network offering both transparent FTP and HTTP access from a standard Ethernet (10/100/GigE) or Fiber-Channel interface.

What Environment Best fits MediaServ-NAS

MediaServ-NAS can be configured with a combination of archival and HSM software to enable a multi-tier data storage solution that includes automated optical and tape libraries. MediaServ-NAS subsystems can also be configured for real-time mirroring, enabling off-site redundancy to meet business continuity, disaster recovery and a variety of regulatory compliance requirements.

MediaServ-NAS can be custom configured to meet a variety of configuration requirements that include:

• Dual Intel Xeon 3.0Ghz processors;
• Supermicro Motherboards;
• Dual Hitachi or Seagate 80GB Mirrored System Disk for O/S;
• 3 Ware RAID Controllers;
• 2GB+ Memory;
• 10/100/GigE Ethernet;
• Optional Fiber-Channel interface;
• Up to (24) 400GB or 500GB SATA or SCSI Drives;
• Redundant, Hot Swappable Fans;
• 2+1 Redundant Power Supplies;
• Windows 2003 Server or Linux.

• MediaServ-NAS Datasheet

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