New Features of Open-E DSS V6

Open-E Data Storage SoftwareDSS V6Open-E Data Storage Software (DSS) V6is a unified file and block-level storage managementOperating System, providing support for multiple 1GbE,10GbE, Fibre Channel and Infiniband network interfaces.Open-E DSS V6 offers NAS, iSCSI and Fibre Channel (both targetand initiator) functionality in a single application.Open-E DSS V6 is a cost-effective, reliable storage platform withmany usage models including file sharing, backup and recovery,storage consolidation, and disaster recovery features.Open-E DSS V6 is designed for simplicity and the ease-of-usedemanded by SMB users, along with the advanced featuresrequired by Enterprise users. Solutions such as AutomaticFailover for high availability clusters, Remote Replication fordisaster recovery and multiple scheduled Snapshots for dataprotection are now cost-effectively available to businesses of allsizes.Open-E DSS V6 Key BenefitsNEWNew features such as NAS (NFS) Failover andSSD-Cached RAID SupportSimple to use GUI based management enablesadministrators to more efficiently manage theprotection of data and storageHigh stability and best-in-class performancefor optimal reliabilityExceptional cost-effectiveness which meansenterprise functionality without the enterprisecostsSecure disk based backup and recoveryfunctions, along with Snapshot capabilityenable fast and reliable backup and restore ofyour dataIP based storage management combines NASand iSCSI functionality for centralized storageand storage consolidationEasy to implement remote Replication, atblock or volume level, enables cost-effectivedisaster recoveryOpen-E DSS V6 is a robust, sixth generation IP-storageoperating system offered by Open-E. With over 20,000 customerinstallations since 2003, Open-E DSS V6 is a stable, field-provenstorage platform on which you can rely for deploying yourcompany’s business-critical data.Advanced Data Protection CapabilitiesThe placement of valuable data on an Open-E DSS V6 poweredserver provides comprehensive and cost-effective data protection.Open-E DSS V6 integrates critical features such as Data and VolumeReplication, Snapshot Copy, Automatic Failover, and Backup andRestore for proactive and comprehensive protection of all storedinformation.Integrated Data and Volume ReplicationOpen-E DSS V6 provides asynchronous Data Replication (NAS)and Synchronous Volume Replication (iSCSI, NAS, Fibre Channel)to replicate critical company data to a secondary server in caseof a failure or disaster. Open-E DSS V6 supports multi-master,Asynchronous Data Replication with scheduling, SynchronousiSCSI / NAS / FC Volume Replication and bandwidth throttling.This ensures data availability by creating multiple copies of dataon remote servers over local area networks (LANs) or wide areanetworks (WANs) using the integrated block-based replicationtechnologies.SnapshotOpen-E DSS V6 Snapshot Copy provides an instantaneous pointin-timecopy of data using robust copy-on-write functionality.Snapshots can then be used for fast restore of data in caseof human or application error and enable scheduled datareplication and incremental backup.Automatic Failover for NAS (NFS) and iSCSIOpen-E DSS V6 supports Automatic Failover by using virtual IPAddresses via the iSCSI and NFS protocol. In the event of eithera failure or scheduled maintenance of the primary server,Open-E DSS V6 can be configured to automatically switch overto a secondary storage server. The Automatic Failover functionenhances the fault tolerance level, a key requirement for manycritical business environments.Intelligent Backup and RestoreOpen-E DSS V6 integrates an intelligent backup and restoreapplication for reliable and cost-effective data protection.Thanks to API based script-controlled snapshots administratorscan make consistent backups of running databases withoutspecial backup agents. Support for creating Virtual Tapesvirtualizes disk storage in place of tape hardware and enablesmuch faster backup and restore operations. Open-E DSS V6 alsosupports industry leading backup software agents includingBackupExec ® , BrightStor ® , Retroclient ® and others.Copyright© 2004-2011 Open-E, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form,by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written consent of Open-E, Inc.www.open-e.comwww.open-e.com 2011/03Trademarks The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.Disclaimer Open-E, Inc. assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in this document, and Open-E, Inc. does not make any commitment to update the information contained herein. 2011/03

List of features Open-E DSS V6* Cluster functionality ** Advanced Backup functionality *** Storage Capacity can be extended by additional licenses**** An additional License Extension is sold saparately for this featureADMINISTRATIONWeb-based Graphical User InterfaceImproved design and speed of the GUISecure Administration AccessTuning ToolsRemote Access for ConsoleMultiple Management LevelsAutomated Update of OSRollback to Previous OSTask ManagerUser Interface in German or EnglishSchedule ManagerNETWORK MANAGEMENTSingle Network Interface Card SupportMultiple Network Interface Card SupportTeaming/Bonding (including Adapter Fault Tolerance)10 Gb Ethernet SupportInfiniband SupportJumbo Frames SupportSTORAGE MANAGEMENTSoftware iSCSI InitiatorSoftware RAID 0, 1, 5, 6 with E-Mail NotificationDegraded Mode for S/W RAID 1, 5, 6S.M.A.R.T. with E-Mail NotificationSingle and Multiple Hardware RAID Controller SupportMultiple FibreChannel HBA Support (initiator mode)Multiple FibreChannel HBA Support (target mode)Support for Logical Volumes over 16 TBMultiple Snapshots (multiple active snapshots per one LV at a time)Multiple Logical Volumes and GroupsOnline Logical Volume ExpansionSupport for Online Capacity ExpansionBuilt-in, SNMP based monitoring systemSTORAGE MANAGEMENT / REPLICATIONSSynchronous Volume Replication over LAN with iSCSI FailoverSynchronous Volume Replication over LAN with NAS (NFS) Failover****Data Replication over LANData Replication over WANMONITORINGHardware MonitoringSNMP v2, v3E-mail NotificationLog FunctionHARDWARE SUPPORTNEW! SSD-Cached RAID SupportMultiple CPU Support (32x)UPS and Network UPS SupportSPECIFIC NAS FUNCTIONALITYNEW! NFS Failover*/****Windows Active Directory / Primary Domain ControllerSupport for Network Information Service (NIS)Internal and External LDAPFile System with Journaling SupportUser and Group Quota ControlAntivirusSUPPORTED NETWORK CLIENTSMicrosoft Windows, Linux, UNIX, Mac OS 8.0, 9.0, XSUPPORTED NETWORK FILE PROTOCOLSMB/CIFS, FTP, Secure FTP, HTTP, Apple Talk, NFS v2, v3SPECIFIC iSCSI FUNCTIONALITYIP Address Restrictions for a TargetCHAP User ManagementMPIO SupportiSCSI Failover*SCSI-3 Persistent Reservation SupportBACKUP UTILITYLocal BackupIntegrated Backup SystemVirtual TapesSupport for Tape Libraries, AutoloadersTape Retention TimeWORM Support (Write Once Read Many)NDMP v3.0 Support (Network Data Management Protocol)**USB Storage Support for Dynamic DiskBackup-Agents (Backup Exec ® , Retrospect ® , BrightStor ® )OTHERInstallable VersionImproved, Modular Software ArchitectureHelp feature with search and indexExtended save and restore settingsConnection StatusSession ManagementInitially Supported Storage Capacity 4/8/16***/Unlimited (TB)New Features of Open-E DSS V6NAS (NFS) FailoverIf the primary storage server fails, the secondary oneautomatically takes over seamlessly and storageclients continue to operate without noticing the failure.SSD-Cached RAID supportWith the addition of SSD a significant I/O performanceboost is provided. Currently Adaptec maxCache TMand LSI MegaRAID CacheCade TM are supported.NEW!Software RAID withHardware RAID FunctionalityThe integrated software RAID in Open-E DSS V6 offersmany advanced features which were previously availableonly on hardware RAID controllers. Today, withoutadditional or dedicated hardware, you can benefit fromRAID 0, 1, 5 and 6 - with support for Hot Plug or Hot Spare.Compatibility and easy InstallationOpen-E DSS V6 recognizes most industry-standard hardwareand automatically installs drivers (*****) for SAS and RAIDcontrollers, FC-HBAs, and Ethernet cards. Additionally,Open-E DSS V6 is a complete operating system that easilyinstalls on any server. Users have said that Open-E DSS V6is one of the easiest to install software storage solutions onthe market.Optimized OS PerformanceIndependent tests have shown that Open-E DSS V6 offersone of the highest data throughput and performance levelsof any product on the market. This makes Open-E DSS V6especially suitable for network environments with manyclients or for storage applications requiring high datathroughput and I/O such as server virtualization, videoediting and streaming, IPTV and others.Secure UpdatesTo optimize the software update process, the systemretains copies of one or more previous software versions.In the unlikely event of an update failure the storagesystem can be easily rolled back to the former version.Designed for Integration intoHeterogeneous NetworksIntegration of Open-E DSS V6 into heterogeneous networkenvironments takes no more than a few minutes. Built-in-,Active Directory Services integration, NIS and Externalor Internal LDAP support allows for easy implementationwith existing IT infrastructures. Additionally, Open-E DSSV6 includes support for heterogeneous protocols such asSMB/CIFS, HTTPS, NFS, AppleTalk, FTP, FTPS, and FTPover SSH, allowing data to be easily shared among differentplatforms.***** For supported hardware, please visitwww.open-e.com/service-and-support/product-compatibilitywww.open-e.com 2011/03