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Stores an entire CD/DVD library - up to 4,000 CDs or 1,500 DVDs |
Your CDs and DVDs are organized, safe, and easy to access by anyone on the network. |
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This server is ideal for CD/DVD collections ranging from a handful of discs all the way up to thousands of CDs or DVDs (or a mix of both). You get a greater breadth of capacity than a jukebox in the size of a breadbox (or desktop tower or rack - depending on the customer requirements). |
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CDs and DVDs are cached to disc - It's not a CD/DVD jukebox! |
Access speeds are far faster than a traditional CD/DVD server tower or jukebox where the discs must be in the tower in order to work. |
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By imaging the CD/DVDs to a hard disc drive, the server can hold many more titles and provide faster access. CD/DVD towers or jukeboxes cannot approach this level of service or value. The system automatically saves an exact image of the disc, then creates a folder for the contents and shares those out to users on the network. |
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Multiple users can access the same disc — simultaneously |
With network-attached CD/DVD storage, people can work faster and more productively. |
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By imaging the CD/DVDs to a hard disc drive, more users can be supported and multiple discs can be accessed simultaneously. Any authorized user on your network can access CD and DVD information from the server without the need for proprietary client software. The information that users need is centrally located at their fingertips and accessible in familiar ways, such as a share viewable via Network Neighborhood or as a mapped drive off their desktop. No need to go searching for elusive CDs, and no additional training is required. |
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Server Independent — Locate it Anywhere |
It doesn't have to be located next to a server in a computer room because it's attached to the network. |
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The system attaches directly to the Ethernet network. Simply connect it to your network, enter an IP address, and use its built-in reader to capture CD/DVD images. You are up and running in minutes. Users see (and read or search) the contents of each disc as with a network file server. Unlike SCSI attached towers, it doesn't require a server to host it. You save by either freeing up an existing server or avoiding having to purchase a server and server network license. Place it near the users who have CDs or DVDs they need to share. |
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Disc emulation utility |
Lets you share discs that otherwise have to be in a local reader drive to work. |
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Some CDs/DVDs will not work unless they are physically in the local disc drive. This restriction prevents all towers, jukeboxes and most CD/DVD servers from being able to share these titles. However, this PrimeArray system includes unique emulation software to circumvent this restriction by creating a virtual drive locally on the workstation. To applications it appears the disc is in a local optical drive when in fact the disc is shared via the server. |
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Content Management Utility |
Lets you centrally manage and categorize shared discs for your end users |
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The Content Manager utility will find all CD/DVD servers on your network and list all available discs to be shared. You simply drag-n-drop disc images into shareable, categorized folders that you create. These folders can then be viewed by end user PCs via the Content Client. The end user simply clicks on a specific disc image and views the contained data or runs an executable program. |
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License Management Utility |
Easy to comply with disc use restrictions |
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The PrimeArray CD/DVD server monitors how many people may access a CD or DVD at one time. If the limit is exceeded the user is notified that it's not available at the present time and to try back later. You don't violate any of your licensing agreements and it's much easier to manage. |
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Subscription Based CDs and DVDs easily updated |
Gives users instant access to new information. |
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The content of subscription based media changes on a regular basis often monthly. Every time a new subscription arrives you simply click on the disc title in the administration utility, insert the disc into the PrimeArray CD/DVD server's optical drive and it automatically uploads and replaces the outdated disc while maintaining user access rights. |
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Independent DVD Drive Setup |
Dedicate specific drives for image caching and others (i.e. copy protected) for direct access. |
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Mirror mode: Simply insert a disc and it is automatically cached to the hard drive.
Direct Access Mode: The inserted disc is not cached to the hard drive — it is immediately available for viewing and searching.
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Scalable solutions |
Add capacity as your general data or CD/DVD library grows. |
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Hard disk capacity can start as small as 320 GB and be upgraded to 8 TB within a single system. |
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Simplified, web browser-based administration |
Modify management, security, and network settings remotely from anywhere on the network. |
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You can modify all management, security and network settings remotely from anywhere on the network using a secure interface. Setup and administration of the system is accomplished via a web-based management console. Via a browser, administrators can manage such tasks as:
- Initial system setup including environment settings, language and date/time preferences, UPS connectivity and administrative password management
- A back-lit LCD display with push-buttons for IP setting and system status / event indication.
- Dual-color LEDs for indicating Power/Fault, LAN activity, LAN link/speed and device activity.
- Network configuration including Active Directory integration
- Hard drive initialization and volume creation and management
- Manual and scheduled disk-scanning on selected hard disks or RAID groups
- Security and ACL configuration
- Disk caching rules and recording options
- Backups, firmware upgrades, and virus pattern upgrades
- Perform shutdowns, restarts and resets
- Monitor all on-going and scheduled tasks
- S.M.A.R.T. hard disk monitoring
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Robust built-in security |
Cached discs cannot "disappear" or be copied. Access rights are easily established. Active Directory compatible. |
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Security is designed into the NetServ from the ground up. You can precisely control access to data folder or file. It’s easy to assign user or folder level data quotas. You can manage user accounts locally, through Active Directory or Unix NIS and set user and / or group permissions. Supports access control lists and SSL 128 bit encryption. |
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High-performance, dual 10/100/1000 gigabit NIC |
Boost throughput, or use one interface as a failover for higher reliability. |
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Every server comes with two 10/100/1000 Ethernet network interfaces. These can be teamed to boost throughput if connected to the same LAN. One interface can be used as a fail-over for the other, giving higher reliability. Or each connection could go to a different LAN allowing the same discs to be shared between two groups. Optionally, a third Gigabit (10/100/1000) Network Interface card (fibre or wire) can be added. |
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Broad support of network environments and protocols |
No need to reconfigure what you already have. |
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Any PC, UNIX or Mac workstation on the network can access the server. This makes it an ideal central repository of information accessible to those who need it. The server supports Microsoft Windows 98/NT/2000/2003/Vista, Mac OS 9.x/OS X, NFS capable Unix/Linux systems, and Novell over IPX. |
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Anti-virus software |
Alerts you to viruses, working in real-time or during scheduled intervals. |
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The integrated Trend Micro antivirus software is the best-of-breed security product that delivers reliable antivirus protection. Works in real-time or during scheduled intervals. Updated virus pattern files can be automatically downloaded from Trend Micro and installed if the CD server has Internet access. Features include:
- Real-time, scheduled, or disable virus scanning
- Automatic virus pattern updates over internet or via file upload
- Alert when virus pattern out of date
- Alert when virus detected
- Quarantine infected files
- Exclude/include files to scan using extensions
- Scans compressed files
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Data synchronization |
Data replication to another network-attaches storage server |
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The system includes built-in synchronization support for server-to-server mirroring, distribution, and tapeless backup. The synchronization tasks run over TCP/IP using SSH to ensure secure communications. Synchronization compresses the differential blocks from changed files and can be configured to use customizable bandwidth to reduce the utilization of the scarce network bandwidth. Replicated data retains the same file/folder-level security.
| Mirroring: |
Creates an exact duplicate copy of data from a share or folder on one server to another.
(Servers can function as either Mirror servers or clients.) |
| Distribution: |
Replicates an exact duplicate copy of data from a share or folder on a master server to
up-to eight other target servers. (Servers can function as a master distribution server or
distribution targets.) |
| Tapeless Backup/Restore: |
Performs a server-to-server backup. Two systems are required, one as the backup server, others
as backup clients. The backup server makes and keeps backups of client data. Backup version control
is similar to the GFS (Godfather-Father-Son) tape rotation scheme commonly used on tape backups.
When a new backup version is created, it checks and deletes obsolete backups automatically according
to predefined rules. |
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Tape backup |
Full or incremental backup for data protection. |
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The system includes local tape backup/restore software that supports full/incremental backups of selected folders, flexible backup schedules and original/alternative restoration. It also features comprehensive backup/restore progress information and detailed summary logs.
Tape backup has the option to include ACL security setting when backing up and restoring data. System settings such as user database and quota settings and network shares may also be backed up. It also provides for file- and folder-level selection for tape restoration
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Snapshot feature takes up to 256 snapshots |
Enables quick state capture. |
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Snapshots are point-in-time copies of the file-system. When creating a snapshot, the file-system is momentarily frozen and creates a record of all changes. It can back up several terabytes of data in less than a second. Since files are not modified during snapshot creation, data integrity is maintained.
Because of their speed, Snapshots solve the problems of long backup windows and open files commonly associated with tape backup. Snapshot keeps track of file changes in blocks, so even frequent backups can require little or disk space.
Backed up data is maintained online and clients can access previous versions of their files through special read-only snap folders. |
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Automated CD/DVD data archiving |
Archive rarely used data. |
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You can configure the NetServ so that when a directory reaches a certain size data will be automatically archived to a CD/DVD. The CD/DVD writer backup features include:
- Select multiple source folders for backup
- Estimate total file size of the folders selected for backup
- Move selected files to writer buffer internally and automatically
- Supports spanning multiple discs when selected files exceed the size of a single CD/DVD disc
- Supports burning across multiple discs using two writers in sequence
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Clustering |
Scalable – add storage capacity on demand. |
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One of the NetServ’s next-generation features is the ability to logically group multiple physical servers into a single storage resource. Clients access this storage cluster as if it were a single large server. This feature makes it easy to add storage capacity on demand.
Clustering requires a master (initiator) system and multiple target systems that are accessed through it. All user accounts, security settings, quota controls and backups are managed centrally thought the initiator system. (Servers can function as initiator or target. If there will be more than three targets, use the server for the Initiator. The Initiator needs to have the SmartExtend license enabled.)
- Add capacity on demand
- Connects using IP technology
- Each initiator can connect up to 10 target volumes.
- Each target volume can provide up to 4TB of capacity
- 44 terabytes of storage capacity available on a single logical server
- Manage security centrally
- Unified name space - only one server name for easy client access.
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RAID 0, 1 or 5 Configuration |
Robust data protection. |
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The NetServ comes with the ability to configure its hard drive storage as RAID 0, 1 and 5 arrays. RAID 0 increases data access speed and enables the creation of a maximum sized data volume. RAID 1 mirrors one hard drive disk to another. RAID 5 is for systems with three or more disk drives. The data is spread across all the drives in the RAID array such that the loss of any drive will not result in the loss of data or up time. RAID features include:
- Integrated hardware RAID controller
- Supports 4 concurrent RAID sets
- Cross-platform Journaling File System
- User disk quotas supported
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Hot Spare / Hot Swap / Hot Capacity |
Keeps data accessible during potential disk drive failures. |
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In the unlikely event of a disk drive failure, a drive that has been designated as a hot-spare will automatically be swapped into the RAID array replacing the defective drive. The system will automatically rebuild the RAID array on the new drive. This all happens without user intervention. You can also increase the capacity of a RAID group or replace a defective drive with hot swappable drives and hot capacity expansion - without shutting down or restarting the NetServ.
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Redundant hot-swappable power supplies, and UPS |
Reduces downtime. |
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Supports UPS with smart signaling.
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Platform Independent Hardware Monitoring and Logging |
Notifications and detailed logging ensure accurate and quick notification of events. |
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System status may be monitored using multiple notification methods:
- Status monitoring options include email alerts, audible alarms, LCD console messages, event logging and more.
- Environmental monitoring options available for CPU / System temperature, CPU / System voltage and CPU fan status.
- Detailed System, Device and Security logs
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