transtec introduces Linux-based NAS File Servers

Corporate IT Update, May 23, 2008

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transtec Computers Limited, a subsidiary of Germany-based transtec AG, a provider of customised IT solutions, now offers its NAS File Servers (Network Attached Storage) with the Linux operating system, based on Open-E DSS (Data Storage Server) software.

According to the company, all systems are configured with the energy-efficient Quad-Core Intel Xeon 5400 Processors with 45Nm technology, and feature flexible data access via NAS file services as well as on block level via SAN protocols (Storage Area Network) Fibre Channel and iSCSI (Internet Small Computer System Interface).

The transtec File Servers reportedly offer additional services for high-availability, disaster recovery and backup. Access is guaranteed via synchronous data mirroring or iSCSI failover even during maintenance and breakdown, and additional security is guaranteed by the snapshot function and delayed data replication from remote locations via LAN or WAN. The NDMP support (Network Data Management Protocol) allows an effective backup of even larger volumes of data, while the storage technology WORM (Write Once Read Many) helps to set up compliance archives for e-mails or finance data.

In addition, the servers provide unrestricted compatibility of fast SAS disks and SATA disks of higher capacities. The storage systems can be upgraded to 72TB. The integrated RAID 6 protection prevents data loss even in the event of a dual hard disk breakdown, the company claims.

The eight different transtec File Server models can be configured individually. The price for the transtec 940L Data Storage Server entry model starts at GBP790 (ex. VAT). The transtec 2350L file server is available from GBP3300 (ex. VAT).

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