Best Affordable iSCSI Storage Systems for a Storage Area Network
AutoStor is a dedicated, high-performance Storage Area Network (SAN) solution designed to transfer data between servers and storage devices with efficiency and reliability. An iSCSI SAN provides small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with an affordable way to enable multiple network-attached servers to share access to CD, DVD, Blu-ray, and disc media block-level storage over an IP network. With AutoStor iSCSI storage devices, organizations can leverage the benefits of a powerful media server SAN at a cost-effective price.
With iSCSI storage devices, companies can easily add storage capacity, performance, and data protection for CD, DVD, Blu-ray, and other disc media to their existing IP network—without the need for expensive fiber channel switches, cables, or HBAs. Because the AutoStor iSCSI storage system is IP-based, existing IT staff can manage and maintain the infrastructure without the need for specialized or costly storage administrators, making it an ideal solution for your media server or disc server environment.
AutoStor iSCSI data storage solutions easily share and protect data between servers, desktops, and workgroups. The system can be installed and provisioned in minutes with performance levels to match the demanding needs of small and medium business IT environments. iSCSI storage is an excellent choice for: the storage of archived emails, CD, DVD, Blu-ray, and disc media data protection, digital surveillance (security), digital audio recording, desktop publishing, video editing, application hosting, and more. Organizations looking to expand storage capacity, data protection, and business continuity within their environment also find that iSCSI storage devices help them meet these needs, especially for media server and disc server applications.
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Key Features & Benefits of AutoStor iSCSI Storage Devices
Benefit: Ample capacity for demanding storage requirements.
AutoStor iSCSI storage systems are available in various configurations to suit specific storage needs. Systems support hard drives ranging from 80GB up to 1TB per drive, with enclosures ranging from the compact 1U, 4-drive AutoStor4 to the high-capacity 3U, 16-drive AutoStorP16.
Benefit: High-performance throughput with reliability and flexibility.
AutoStor features 2 GbE ports (or 4 GbE ports in AutoStorP series) supporting load balancing and failover. This ensures faster performance compared to standard NAS solutions, offering enhanced scalability for growing IT infrastructures.
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Benefit: Manage volumes and disks from anywhere via the web.
The AutoStor system is designed for simplicity and ease of use. The intuitive web-based GUI enables administrators to deploy and manage storage arrays from any location with internet access—without requiring additional management software.
Benefit: Rapid deployment with minimal setup time.
With the AutoStor "Quick Install" wizard, administrators can configure RAID levels, volumes, and cache settings quickly and easily through the user-friendly web interface—getting systems operational within minutes.
Benefit: Secure and reliable storage with flexible configurations.
AutoStor supports a wide range of RAID configurations, including 0, 1 (0+1), 3, 5, 6, 30, 50, and JBOD. Additional features such as drive failure detection, automatic rebuild, hot spare assignment, and dynamic online RAID expansion ensure optimal protection and minimal downtime.
Benefit: Streamlined setup and management for IT professionals.
AutoStor offers multiple management options to suit your workflow, including a front LCD control panel for quick setup and remote browser-based access for ongoing monitoring and adjustments.
A user-friendly interface streamlines setup, while RS232 connectivity provides advanced access for configuring array settings, iSCSI parameters (connection modes, IDs, LUN mapping), SNMP features, and security protocols. Network interfaces enable remote management through any standard web browser.
Specifications
Models
AutoStor XR – Cost-Effective and Expandable
| Model | Size | Hard Drives | Max Capacity | Expansion | Interfaces | Datasheet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AutoStor4 | 1U | 4 | 4 TB | None | 2 GbE | Download AutoStor4 PDF |
| AutoStor6 | 2U | 6 | 6 TB | None | 2 GbE | |
| AutoStor8 | 2U | 8 | 8 TB | None | 2 GbE |
AutoStor XL – High Performance & Enterprise Capacity
| Model | Size | Hard Drives | Max Capacity | Expansion | Interfaces | Datasheet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AutoStorS8 | 2U | 8 | 8 TB | None | 2 GbE | Download AutoStorS8 PDF |
| AutoStorS16 | 3U | 16 | 16 TB | None | 2 GbE | |
| AutoStorP8 | 2U | 8 | 8 TB | None | 4 GbE | |
| AutoStorP16 | 3U | 16 | 16 TB | None | 4 GbE | Download AutoStorP16 PDF |
Core Specifications
Data Protection Features
AutoStor systems support a wide range of RAID configurations, including RAID 0, 1, (0+1), 3, 5, 6, 30, 50, and JBOD. Advanced protection features include:
- Drive failure detection
- Automatic drive rebuild
- Hot spare assignment and rebuild
- Advanced system monitoring
- Online volume expansion (without downtime)
System Specifications
- Multiple RAID options for flexibility
- 2 GbE or 4 GbE iSCSI offload with load balancing and failover
- Drive options ranging from 80GB up to 1TB
- Host access control with CHAP authentication
- Support for Windows VDS/VSS/MPIO
- Secure control panel with backlit LCD for easy monitoring
- Event and fault notification system
Supported Operating Systems
- Windows 95, 98/98SE, 2000, Millennium, XP, 2003, Vista
- Mac OS 9.1 and above (with ATTO iSCSI Initiator)
- Linux (with Linux iSCSI Initiator)
- All systems supporting the iSCSI protocol
Frequently Asked Questions
AutoStor is an iSCSI-based storage solution that allows multiple servers to share block-level storage over an IP network. It offers the benefits of a SAN without the high cost of fiber channel infrastructure.
AutoStor supports up to 16TB of protected iSCSI storage, with drive options ranging from 80GB to 1TB and chassis configurations supporting up to 16 drives.
AutoStor is ideal for email archiving, data protection, digital surveillance, audio and video editing, desktop publishing, application hosting, and more.
AutoStor operates on standard IP networks and does not require fiber switches, HBAs, or specialized IT staff—making it a cost-effective choice for SMBs.
AutoStor includes a web-based GUI for configuring and managing volumes, disks, RAID settings, and more from any device with internet access.
Thanks to the Quick Install wizard and LCD control panel, most AutoStor systems can be configured and operational within minutes.
AutoStor supports RAID 0, 1 (0+1), 3, 5, 6, 30, 50, and JBOD. Additional features include drive failure detection, hot spare assignment, and dynamic RAID expansion without downtime.
Yes. Remote management is available via web browser, RS232 interface, or the LCD control panel, providing full access to system configuration and monitoring tools.
No additional software is required. Management is handled entirely through the built-in web GUI, accessible from any modern browser.
Yes. AutoStor models with 2 GbE or 4 GbE ports support both load balancing and failover for improved performance and redundancy.
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