Adaptec 5325301638 - Snap Server 4500 NAS, Administrator'S Manual

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Chapter 4
Storage Configuration &
Expansion
Snap Servers are preconfigured as a single RAID 5, with a single volume
encompassing 80 percent of RAID capacity, and a single share pointing to
the volume. The default storage configuration reserves 20 percent of the
data space for snapshots. If the default configuration is appropriate for your
needs, you need only create the directory structure, set share access
permissions, and (optionally) schedule snapshots.
You may have requirements that demand a different configuration. For
example, if the information on a Snap Server is mission-critical but
infrequently accessed, creating a RAID 1 may be a more suitable
configuration. In another example, some administrators prefer to keep
certain sensitive data, such as financial records, in a separate file system for
added security.
Topics in Storage Configuration:
• Default Storage Configuration
• RAIDs
• Volumes
• Quotas
• Expansion Arrays
• Status Devices
Default Storage Configuration
All
Snap Servers and the Snap Disk 10 are preconfigured as a single RAID 5, with a
single volume and a single share pointing to the volume. The share access settings
of the default share grant access to all users and groups over all protocols. The data