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XsanTechnology Overview June 2005

10Technology OverviewXsanHigh-Availability FeaturesXsan is designed for high availability, with features that make it well suited for mission-critical

11Technology OverviewXsanFile system journaling Xsan is a journaled file system that can be recovered in seconds in the event of a server failure. Jou

12Technology OverviewXsanAffinities for automated data placement Affinities allow you to allocate different classes of storage to different purposes,

13Technology OverviewXsanYou can use Xsan administration tools to set user and group permissions, as well as access privileges, at several levels:• R

14Technology OverviewXsanRemote Administration ToolsXsan includes Xsan Admin, a set of tools for managing and monitoring your SAN. An intuitive graphi

15Technology OverviewXsanCompatibility and InteroperabilityXsan lets you create a SAN that is compatible with your existing infrastructure—giving you

16Technology OverviewXsanDeploying XsanXsan relies on a proven architecture that’s ideal for video post-production workflows, data centers, and high-p

17Technology OverviewXsan• Storage consolidation. A consolidated storage repository eliminates the need for high-speed DAS devices attached to indiv

18Technology OverviewXsanXsan for High-Performance ComputingRecent gains in processing power have enabled scientists and researchers to build world-cl

19Technology OverviewXsanSupport and TrainingXsan comes with 90 days of toll-free telephone support for installation, launch, and basic troubleshootin

2Technology OverviewXsanContentsPage 3 IntroductionPage 4 SAN BasicsDAS and NAS ArchitecturesWhy a SAN with a SAN File System?Page 7 Product Overvi

20Technology OverviewXsan20Technology OverviewXsanPurchasing InformationPricingThe U.S. suggested retail price of Xsan is $999. The education price is

3Technology OverviewXsanIntroductionNow everyone in your organization can have fast, concurrent access to terabytes of centralized data: introducing X

4Technology OverviewXsanSAN BasicsOver the past decade, virtually every industry has experienced exponential growth in storage requirements. Beyond a

5Technology OverviewXsanNetwork-attached storage (NAS)A NAS is a storage device with a built-in computer. This “NAS appliance” connects to a local are

6Technology OverviewXsanHigh-performance, concurrent file sharing Unlike NAS or DAS systems, which use network file-sharing protocols to deliver store

7Technology OverviewXsanProduct OverviewHow Xsan WorksXsan teams with best-in-class Apple products—Xserve RAID, Xserve G5, Power Mac G5, Mac OS X, and

8Technology OverviewXsanKey Features Xsan is a specialized file system that enables you to manage terabytes of consolidated storage and provide high-a

9Technology OverviewXsanFile System CapabilitiesXsan features enterprise-class SAN capabilities that meet your organization’s require-ments for data c