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Features and Benefits of the FlexNAS Network Attached Storage System
 

	FEATURE ( Expand All Collapse All )	BENEFIT
	Scalable solutions	Add capacity as your storage needs grow.
	Hard disk capacity can start as small as 320 GB and be upraded to 16 TB within a single system.
	Simplified, Web browser-based administration	Modify management, security, and network settings remotely from anywhere on the network.
	You can modify all management, security and network settings remotely from anywhere on the network using a secure interface. Setup and administration of the system is accomplished via a web-based management console. Via a browser, administrators can manage such tasks as: Initial system setup including environment settings, language and date/time preferences, UPS connectivity and administrative password management A back-lit LCD display with push-buttons for IP setting and system status / event indication. Dual-color LEDs for indicating Power/Fault, LAN activity, LAN link/speed and device activity. Network configuration including Active Directory integration Hard drive initialization and volume creation and management Manual and scheduled disk-scanning on selected hard disks or RAID groups Security and ACL configuration Disk caching rules and recording options Backups, firmware upgrades, and virus pattern upgrades Perform shutdowns, restarts and resets Monitor all on-going and scheduled tasks S.M.A.R.T. hard disk monitoring
	Robust built-in security	Access rights are easily established. Active Directory compatible.
	Security is designed into the FlexNAS from the ground up. You can precisely control access to data folder or file. It’s easy to assign user or folder level data quotas. You can manage user accounts locally, through Active Directory or Unix NIS and set user and / or group permissions. Supports access control lists and SSL 128 bit encryption.
	Data synchronization	Data replication to another network-attaches storage server.
	The system includes built-in synchronization support for server-to-server mirroring, distribution, and tapeless backup. The synchronization tasks run over TCP/IP using SSH to ensure secure communications. Synchronization compresses the differential blocks from changed files and can be configured to use customizable bandwidth to reduce the utilization of the scarce network bandwidth. Replicated data retains the same file/folder-level security. Mirroring:  Creates an exact duplicate copy of data from a share or folder on one server to another. (Servers can function as either Mirror servers or clients.) Distribution:  Replicates an exact duplicate copy of data from a share or folder on a master server to up-to eight other target servers. (Servers can function as a master distribution server or distribution targets.) Tapeless Backup/Restore:  Performs a server-to-server backup. Two systems are required, one as the backup server, others as backup clients. The backup server makes and keeps backups of client data. Backup version control is similar to the GFS (Godfather-Father-Son) tape rotation scheme commonly used on tape backups. When a new backup version is created, it checks and deletes obsolete backups automatically according to predefined rules.
	Tape backup	Full or incremental backup for data protection.
	The system includes local tape backup/restore software that supports full/incremental backups of selected folders, flexible backup schedules and original/alternative restoration. It also features comprehensive backup/restore progress information and detailed summary logs. Tape backup has the option to include ACL security setting when backing up and restoring data. System settings such as user database and quota settings and network shares may also be backed up. It also provides for file- and folder-level selection for tape restoration.
	Snapshot feature takes up to 256 snapshots	Enables quick state capture.
	Snapshots are point-in-time copies of the file-system. When creating a snapshot, the file-system is momentarily frozen and creates a record of all changes. It can back up several terabytes of data in less than a second. Since files are not modified during snapshot creation, data integrity is maintained. Because of their speed, Snapshots solve the problems of long backup windows and open files commonly associated with tape backup. Snapshot keeps track of file changes in blocks, so even frequent backups can require little or disk space. Backed up data is maintained online on the network-attached system and clients can access previous versions of their files through special read-only snap folders.
	Automated CD/DVD data archiving	Archive rarely used data.
	You can configure the FlexNAS so that when a directory reaches a certain size data will be automatically archived to a CD/DVD. The CD/DVD writer backup features include: Select multiple source folders for backup Estimate total file size of the folders selected for backup Move selected files to writer buffer internally and automatically Supports spanning multiple discs when selected files exceed the size of a single CD/DVD disc Supports burning across multiple discs using two writers in sequence
	RAID 0, 1, 5, 6 or 10 configuration	Robust data protection.
	The FlexNAS comes with the ability to configure its hard drive storage as RAID 0, 1 and 5 arrays. RAID 0 increases data access speed and enables the creation of a maximum sized data volume. RAID 1 mirrors one hard drive disk to another. RAID 5 is for systems with three or more disk drives. The data is spread across all the drives in the RAID array such that the loss of any drive will not result in the loss of data or up time. RAID 6 extends RAID 5 by adding an additional parity block. With RAID 10 the drives are striped for performance and all striped drives are duplicated for fault tolerance. RAID features include: Integrated hardware RAID controller Supports 4 concurrent RAID sets Cross-platform Journaling File System User disk quotas supported
	Hot Spare / Hot Swap / Hot Capacity	Keeps data accessible during potential disk drive failures.
	In the unlikely event of a disk drive failure, a drive that has been designated as a hot-spare will automatically be swapped into the RAID array replacing the defective drive. The system will automatically rebuild the RAID array on the new drive. This all happens without user intervention. You can also increase the capacity of a RAID group or replace a defective drive with hot swappable drives and hot capacity expansion - without shutting down or restarting the FlexNAS.
	High-performance, dual 10/100/1000 gigabit NIC	Boost throughput, or use one interface as a failover for higher reliability.
	Every server comes with two 10/100/1000 Ethernet network interfaces. These can be teamed to boost throughput if connected to the same LAN. One interface can be used as a fail-over for the other, giving higher reliability. Or each connection could go to a different LAN allowing the same discs to be shared between two groups. Optionally, a third Gigabit (10/100/1000) Network Interface card (fibre or wire) can be added.
	Broad support of network environments and protocols	No need to reconfigure what you already have.
	Any PC, UNIX or Mac workstation on the network can access the server. This makes it an ideal central repository of information accessible to those who need it. The server supports Microsoft Windows 98/NT/2000/2003/Vista/7, Mac OS 9.x/OS X, NFS capable Unix/Linux systems, and Novell over IPX.
	Anti-virus software	Alerts you to viruses, working in real-time or during scheduled intervals.
	The integrated Trend Micro antivirus software is the best-of-breed security product that delivers reliable antivirus protection. Works in real-time or during scheduled intervals. Updated virus pattern files can be automatically downloaded from Trend Micro and installed if the server has Internet access. Features include: Real-time, scheduled, or disable virus scanning Automatic virus pattern updates over internet or via file upload Alert when virus pattern out of date Alert when virus detected Quarantine infected files Exclude/include files to scan using extensions Scans compressed files
	Redundant hot-swappable power supplies, and UPS	Reduces downtime.
	Supports UPS with smart signaling.
	Platform Independent Hardware Monitoring and Logging	Notifications and detailed logging ensure accurate and quick notification of events.
	System status may be monitored using multiple notification methods: Status monitoring options include email alerts, audible alarms, LCD console messages, event logging and more. Environmental monitoring options available for CPU / System temperature, CPU / System voltage and CPU fan status. Detailed System, Device and Security logs

• One year parts and labor
• Free telephone and email technical support for the life of your system
• Extended warranty and service plans available

Pricing

PrimeArray's systems are competitively priced and deliver great value. As every system is configured to meet the customer's requirements, the price varies depending on the configuration. Please contact us to receive a prompt price quote.