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Microsoft Storage Server 2003 R2

Description

Deploy a dedicated file and print storage server with support for multiple file protocols. Consolidate multiple file servers into one to reduce your cost of ownership with reliability, manageability, and compatibility improvements. Integration features compatibility with both Storage Area Networks (SAN) environments and Microsoft Exchange 2003 sever data. During development, this product was previously known as the Windows Powered Network Attached Storage (NAS).

 

 

Key Features

  • Simplified Management- includes a web-based user interface capable of NAS device set-up and other useful scripting options.
  • Fast Data Recovery and Background Shadow Copy Creation- customizable point-in-time system snapshots for fast data recovery
  • Single Instance Storage (SIS)-  identifies duplicate files and uses a SIS pointer instead of wasting storage space
  • Lower Cost of Ownership- reduced IT hours and capital equipment costs
  • Seamless Integration- effective file sharing across heterogeneous environments
  • Lower CPU Usage- separate file serving read/write operations from application read/write operations do not overburden the cpu with intensive operations
  • Easy Setup- comes pre-configured & ready for LAN access in less than 15 minutes

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