The FlexStor-HA™ SATA/SAS RAID NAS server is a high-availability cluster based NAS appliance that incorporates storage capacities of 4,000GB (4TB) to 16,000GB (16TB) with base unit and over 100TB with expansion units. High performance features include 64-bit Quad-Core Architecture, up to 32GB system memory(Standard 2GB), and gigabit Ethernet connectivity with optional expansion of up to 8 gigabit or dual 10Gb ports. High Availability Features

This fault-tolerant data storage which supports Active/Active Cluster with Failover and Load Balancing, comes in a convenient, space-saving 5U Rackmount chassis with hot-swappable drives and trays, hot-swappable power supply, and an advanced cooling system. Your data is protected with your choice of RAID 0, 1, 3, 5, 6, 10, 30, 50, and 60 across sixteen hot-swappable SATA/SAS disk drives.

FlexStor-HA supports SAS and SATA drives (or SSD in expansion unit) for online transaction processing, database, emal, and other core/business-critical applications. It also comes with a web-based GUI for easy system managment and iSCSI support to enable connectivity to IP targets and IP SANs.

Installation and setup are a breeze, allowing the FlexStor-HA NAS to be up and running in about 15 minutes after it is mounted in your rack or cabinet. Additional software, including backup client or server applications, may be loaded on the NAS appliance via its integrated DVD-ROM drive.

FlexStor-NAS Servers are powered by Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 64-Bit operating system. Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 is a dedicated file and print server based on Windows Server 2003 that is designed for dependability, seamless integration, and best value in networked storage. Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 integrates with existing infrastructures and supports heterogeneous file serving as well as backup and replication of stored data. Windows Storage Server is also an ideal solution for consolidating multiple file servers into a single solution that enables cost reduction and policy-based management of storage resources.

Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 includes Remote Desktop and an intuitive browser-based management interface, which allow system administrators to remotely manage the FlexStor-NAS Server from anywhere in the world. It also includes Volume Shadow Copy Service which makes storage and back up easier, while reducing demands on system administrators. Volume Shadow Copy technology enables you to retrieve old copies of deleted files right from your Windows desktop.

Whether you're looking for server virtualization implementations, email archiving initiatives, layered disaster recovery or business continuity planning, the FlexStor-HA NAS Storage Appliance is the solution for you!