SnapServer N2000

The SnapServer NAS N2000 is a high performance, scalable platform for storing both file and block data. This 2U storage appliance supports up to 12 SAS or SATA drives and delivers proven stability and out-of-the-box integration with Windows, UNIX/Linux, and Macintosh environments. For virtual servers and database applications, the SnapServer N2000 supports iSCSI block-level access with Microsoft VSS and VDS integration to simplify Windows management. For data protection, it has the ability to replicate to one or multiple SnapServers, take snapshots for point-in-time recovery, and perform backups to disk, VTL, or tape. With configurations starting at 1.2TB and scaling to more than 140TB, the SnapServer NAS N2000 is an ideal choice for growing businesses who require fast, flexible, and scalable networked storage for their mission-critical data.

Simple
Built on the award-winning GuardianOS™, the N2000 is simple to deploy and manage. Intuitive wizards guide you through installation and the initial creation of storage volumes while a Web-based management console and a full-featured Command Line Interface (CLI) give you flexibility for ongoing administration. The N2000 is also equipped with Overland’s SnapServer Manager™, a Java-based utility integrated with GuardianOS that enables you to manage all of your SnapServer NAS, SAN, and REO VTL* devices from a single console.

Flexible
The N2000 is based on a unified storage architecture – supporting both traditional file and iSCSI block protocols for ultimate flexibility. You can store and share files seamlessly across Windows, UNIX/Linux, and Mac OS platforms while simultaneously supporting virtual servers and database, email, or backup applications with iSCSI block-level access. Moreover, with the ability to intermix high performance SAS and high density SATA drives within the same system, the N2000 enables you to customize the performance and capacity of every volume you create.

Scalable
Available in configurations starting at 1.2TB, the N2000 can easily be expanded to 24TB within the base system and scale to 144TB by adding up to five SnapServer EXP E2000 arrays. With Overland’s Instant Capacity Expansion™ (I.C.E.) feature, volume capacity can be increased instantaneously – without downtime or degraded performance. The N2000 supports up to six Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) ports with Ethernet teaming and is equipped with a quad-core Intel processor and up to 4GB of memory for unparalled performance.

Secure
The N2000 delivers best-in-class integration with Microsoft Active Directory Services (ADS) and UNIX Network Information Service (NIS) to ensure that all of your security and file access protocols remain intact. It maintains true native Windows and UNIX permissions and supports all Microsoft Inheritance levels as well as the full set of over 30 distinct Windows permission attributes.

Protected
The N2000 incorporates a comprehensive set of data protection features. RAID protection guards data in the event of a drive failure while Snap Enterprise Data Replicator™ (Snap EDR) software continuously, securely, and efficiently replicates data between sites for disaster recovery. You can take snapshots of both NAS volumes and iSCSI LUNs for point-in-time recovery as well as backup to disk, VTL, or tape through integration with leading 3rd party backup applications. Also, with features like hot-swap drives, redundant power, and variable speed hot-swap fans, the N2000 ensures maximum data availability for your business.

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