FlexNAS: Pure Network Attached Storage (NAS) for Flexible Storage Solutions for Disc Media
12 Gb SATA /SAS NAS Subsystem Models include:2U 8-BAY , 2U 12-BAY , 3U 16-BAY
The FlexNAS network attached storage device offers the high performance you need for demanding data
storage applications. It’s equally at home performing remote office backups to your central system or
storing data for server or workstation backup, video capture, email archives, CD/DVD/Blu-ray disc media,
or any general data backup. PrimeArray network attached storage devices offer from 16TB up to as much as
500TB of modular, RAID protected storage with dual 10GB network connections and integrated virus
protection at an affordable price.
Except for basic NAS functions, the FlexNAS supports a variety of advanced storage management and
application features such as VAAI, HA, Thin Provisioning, etc., and it can be deployed easily in any IT
environment since it supports multiple interfaces for different host servers and clients. For data
protection,
FlexNAS supports RAID level 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60 mode, and drives can be set hot spares, have automatically hot rebuilding, and online capacity expansion within the enclosure. FlexNAS has a fully-featured backup solution including manual or scheduled backup for file, folder, shares, and disc media servers. It can perform backup and restore from multiple local or remote devices. And there are volume clone, snapshot, remote replication, and data copy for options, which are all designed to ensure and enhance your precious data.
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Account Manager support NIS Android/iOS mobile APP for monitoring Backup to Cloud (Amazon S3), Backup/Restore from attached storage (USB/eSATA/iSCSI/RDX/USM), CD/DVD/Blu-ray Disc Media Servers
- Backup/Restore from remote share (CIFS/NFS) including disc media
- Bonjour Protocol, easily connect to NAS and Disc Servers
- Compression (Support on ZFS file system)
- Central data and storage management for media servers
- Data backup via backup plan/schedule
- Data copy (1:1)
- Deduplication (Support on ZFS file system)
- EXT4 support extends over 16TB
- iSCSI/share volume replication
- ISO mount for disc media
- Latest volume snapshot technology
- Local and external account management, support large account import
- Online expansion file system
- Plug-in management for disc media servers
- Select share or file for backup/restore of disc media
- Share management and permission (support ACL setting)
- Support Internet Gateway
- Support iSCSI target for IP SAN
- Support iSCSI initiator
- Support iSCSI multi-host
- Support e-mail notification, SNMP Trap/MIB, and system log
- System configuration backup/restore
- Thin Provisioning
- Volume Clone (EXT3/EXT4/XFS/NTFS/VMFS/ZFS)
- Volume replication to enhance data protection
- VMware ESXi 5 iSCSI/NFS VAAI support
- Wizard-oriented GUI design
- WORM (Write Once Read Many) support CIFS for CD/DVD/Blu-ray media servers
BEST NAS Storage, Big power, Proven reliability, Lightning speeds, Best hardware on the market without the big price tag! Supports CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc Media Servers.
Benefit:Combine both NAS and iSCSI on one device.
The built-in iSCSI target feature provides an affordable IP-SAN (Storage Area Network) alternative for media servers, CD/DVD/Blu-ray disc media, and more.
Benefit:Add capacity as your storage needs grow.
Hard disk capacity can start as small as 320 GB and be upgraded to 20TB drives, ideal for growing CD/DVD/Blu-ray disc server libraries.
Benefit:Modify management, security, and network settings remotely from anywhere on the network for your disc media servers.
You can modify all management, security and network settings remotely from anywhere on the network using a secure interface. Setup and administration of the NAS 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
Benefit:Access rights are easily established. Active Directory compatible.
Security is designed into the FlexNAS 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 for disc media servers.
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This flexible data storage 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 for CD, DVD, and Blu-ray servers.
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Specifications
FlexNAS – Modular Network Attached Storage (NAS) Subsystem
| Model Options |
2U 8-BAY / 2U 12-BAY / 3U 16-BAY Scalable modular form factors for various deployment needs |
12Gb SATA/SAS Interface High-speed disk communication for performance workloads |
| Storage Capacity |
16TB – 500TB+ RAID protected modular storage EXT4/ZFS support for large volume management |
Online File System Expansion Supports EXT3/EXT4/XFS/NTFS/VMFS/ZFS Advanced deduplication & compression (ZFS) |
| Network & Protocol Support |
Dual 10Gb LAN Ideal for high-throughput enterprise environments |
SMB, NFS, iSCSI, CIFS, SNMP, Bonjour, FTP Cross-platform and remote access ready |
| Data Protection |
RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 Hot spares, auto rebuilding, and volume replication |
Snapshots, Clone, Remote Replication Backup/restore via USB, eSATA, RDX, iSCSI, USM Support for Amazon S3 Cloud Backup |
| Management Features |
Wizard-Based GUI Manage shares, users, ACL permissions easily |
Mobile App & Email Notifications Supports Android/iOS monitoring, SNMP Trap, and system logs |
| Application Features |
iSCSI initiator + multi-host target support VMware ESXi 5 VAAI ready |
Centralized data management, WORM support, ISO mount |
| Data Efficiency |
Compression & deduplication (ZFS) Thin provisioning and volume cloning |
Scheduled & manual backup plans 1:1 data copy and backup by file/share |
| Supported OS & Protocols |
Windows / Linux / macOS / VMware iSCSI, NFS, CIFS/SMB, FTP |
Bonjour protocol & multi-client support |
| Warranty | One year parts and labor | Extended service plans available |
FlexNAS — Frequently Asked Questions
FlexNAS is a network-attached storage (NAS) device designed for scalable, high-performance data storage. It supports applications like remote backups, video capture, email archiving, and general-purpose file storage.
It supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and 50/60. The system allows hot-spare drives and automatic rebuilds to ensure maximum uptime and data protection.
Yes, FlexNAS combines NAS and iSCSI target support in one device, allowing you to use it as both a traditional NAS and an IP-SAN storage solution.
All configurations can be done via a browser-based GUI. It also supports remote access and monitoring through SSH, SNMP, email alerts, and a mobile app for Android/iOS.
Yes, it includes manual and scheduled backups, cloud backup (Amazon S3), USB/eSATA/iSCSI restore, remote CIFS/NFS restore, and tapeless server-to-server backups.
FlexNAS supports a wide range including Windows 98/NT/2000/XP/Vista/7/10+, macOS, Unix/Linux with NFS, and Novell over IPX, ensuring broad compatibility.
Yes, it offers features like ACLs, user/group permissions, Active Directory support, SSL encryption, and real-time antivirus protection via Trend Micro.
FlexNAS models scale from as low as 320GB to as much as 500TB depending on the configuration. It supports EXT4 with 16TB+ and hot-swap drive bays.
Dual 10Gb NICs, hot-swappable drives and power supplies, hardware RAID, environmental monitoring, and UPS support all contribute to enterprise-grade reliability.
Yes. FlexNAS supports VMware ESXi 5 with iSCSI/NFS and VAAI support, making it suitable for virtualized infrastructure deployments.
Specifications
FlexNAS – Modular Network Attached Storage (NAS) Subsystem for CD/DVD/Blu-ray Disc Media Servers
| Model Options |
2U 8-BAY / 2U 12-BAY / 3U 16-BAY Scalable modular form factors for various deployment needs, including disc media servers |
12Gb SATA/SAS Interface High-speed disk communication for performance workloads and disc media access |
| Storage Capacity |
16TB – 500TB+ RAID protected modular storage for CD, DVD, Blu-ray disc media EXT4/ZFS support for large volume management |
Online File System Expansion Supports EXT3/EXT4/XFS/NTFS/VMFS/ZFS Advanced deduplication & compression (ZFS) |
| Network & Protocol Support |
Dual 10Gb LAN Ideal for high-throughput enterprise environments and media servers |
SMB, NFS, iSCSI, CIFS, SNMP, Bonjour, FTP Cross-platform and remote access ready for disc servers |
| Data Protection |
RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 Hot spares, auto rebuilding, and volume replication for disc media protection |
Snapshots, Clone, Remote Replication Backup/restore via USB, eSATA, RDX, iSCSI, USM Support for Amazon S3 Cloud Backup for media servers |
| Management Features |
Wizard-Based GUI Manage shares, users, ACL permissions easily for disc servers |
Mobile App & Email Notifications Supports Android/iOS monitoring, SNMP Trap, and system logs for CD/DVD/Blu-ray storage |
| Application Features |
iSCSI initiator + multi-host target support VMware ESXi 5 VAAI ready for disc servers |
Centralized data management, WORM support, ISO mount for disc media |
| Data Efficiency |
Compression & deduplication (ZFS) Thin provisioning and volume cloning |
Scheduled & manual backup plans for disc media 1:1 data copy and backup by file/share |
| Supported OS & Protocols |
Windows / Linux / macOS / VMware iSCSI, NFS, CIFS/SMB, FTP - ideal for CD, DVD, Blu-ray media servers |
Bonjour protocol & multi-client support for disc media access |
| Warranty | One year parts and labor | Extended service plans available |
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