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SnapServer
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Configuration Guide
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SnapServer NAS Systems
SnapServer NAS Systems are a complete family of platforms, software solutions and services designed to store and protect data
allowing the deployment of “right-sized” storage to various locations within a small to medium business or enterprise.
Designed as NAS and iSCSI appliances to take advantage of industry standards for centralized storage and access to data, SnapServer
NAS Systems are also robust servers providing enough processing power for data protection, replication and system management
applications.
There are three general categories of SnapServer systems – Midrange, Workgroup, and Desktop. Midrange SnapServer systems are
designed with enterprise-class features to support the more complex environments typically found in small and medium businesses.
Workgroup SnapServer systems are designed primarily around affordability for smaller departments and remote offices. And the
SnapServer Desktop systems, while they may appear similar to other “NAS-only” devices available in the market, are designed with
sufficient processing power and reliability to provide full data protection as well as data-sharing for small office and home office
users.
2.1
Midrange SnapServer NAS Systems
Midrange SnapServer NAS Systems are designed to manage higher workload levels and capacities and are, by design, scalable with
the addition of SnapServer Expansion storage.
SnapServer N2000
Processor(s)
1 Quad-Core Xeon Processor
Memory
4GB (2 x 2GB Module)
Power Supplies
Dual Standard
Drive Type in Head
SAS or SATA II
SAS Expansion HBA
Standard
Expansion
Up to 5 E2000 Expansions
2.1.1
SnapServer N2000
The SnapServer N2000 is a 2U, 12-Bay rack mount Network Attached Storage server. The N2000 is sold as an empty enclosure where
drive 4-packs and singles are purchased separately to add internal capacity. In addition to the 12 internal drive bays, up to 120TB
additional capacity can be added via the included SAS connection which supports up to 5 SnapServer Expansion E2000 JBOD units.
Each configuration includes 1 x Quad-Core Intel Xeon processor; 4GB of Memory (2 x 2GB Memory Module); Dual Gigabit Ethernet
ports (expandable up to 6 ports with the addition of dual-port or quad-port Gigabit Ethernet PCIe Cards); Dual power supplies; and a
Slide Rail Rack Mount Kit. It supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6 and 10. Tape attachment for backup is supported with an optional U320 SCSI
adapter card, daisy chained via SAS connectivity or via USB port. Software Included: GuardianOS, iSCSI, Snapshot, CA AntiVirus. The
following table provides a summary of the differences between the SnapServer N2000 configurations.
