Apple Xsan 2 SAN Data Storage Consolidation and File Sharing Software(Part# :
MB081Z/A)
Brand New, Factory Sealed, Retail Box.
Share terabytes of data over an ultrafast Fiber
Channel network with Xsan 2. This easy-to-use, enterprise-class,
high-performance storage area network (SAN) file system enables you to share one
or more RAID devices with multiple servers or workstations.
Combining enhanced performance with Apple's legendary ease of use, Xsan 2 makes
it easier for first-time users to quickly set up and deploy a SAN. It also
introduces MultiSAN, which allows users on a single workstation to access
multiple SANs at the same time.
Specification
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General |
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Application |
SAN Server |
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Compatibility |
Apple Macintosh Computers |
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System Requirements |
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Computer |
Intel or PowerPC G5 Mac |
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Operating System |
Mac OS X v10.5; Mac OS X Server
v10.5 |
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Memory |
2GB; Additional 2GB per hosted
volume |
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Hardware |
Apple Fibre-Channel Card |
| SAN Requirements |
Switched Ethernet LAN
RAID Storage System
Fibre-Channel Switch |
Features
• High Performance Storage
Networking
Utilizing the 64-bit file system of OS X, Xsan lets you create and share volumes
of up to 2000TB of storage. Multiple computers can access data on the SAN
simultaneously, making it an excellent solution for networks that have intensive
data access requirements.
• Hardware Redundancy
Xsan uses one system connected to the SAN, referred to as the metadata
controller, to manage access to the shared storage. The metadata controller is
automatically reassigned to another computer in your network in the event of a
hardware failure or if the machine is powered down, ensuring constant access to
your data.
• Simple Setup and Management
Apple's Xsan Admin software allows you to easily setup and manage your SAN. It
lets you set user and group quotas as well as the ability to categorize files
and folders for specific classes of storage. Xsan supports notification via
e-mail or pager if a problem is detected, letting you address the issue as
quickly as possible.
• Xsan Tuner
The Xsan Tuner program allows you to optimize your network's performance. It
features settings for standard UNIX read and writes as well as for those made by
Apple's Final Cut Pro video editing suite.
• Windows, UNIX and Linux Compatibility
Using a compatible Fibre Channel switch you can access data using Windows, UNIX
and Linux systems that use the ADIC StorNext File System. This lets you
integrate the Xsan into a network that has non-Macintosh computers.
• Simple Pricing Structure
Apple's pricing structure is simple to understand. You are not charged for
adding storage to your SAN as is the case with other SAN software. You simply
buy a license for each computer that will run the Xsan program, making it easy
to determine the costs of setting up your SAN.
Warranty
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