Tandberg Data Viking FS-412, Viking FS-1600 manual Deployment, System Volume SV, Data Volume DV

Tandberg DataSystem Overview

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1.2.3.System Volume (SV)

This volume is organized as a RAID 0+1 volume. This volume includes the operating system image. The minimum recommended size for this volume is 10 GB (default). The RAID level can be customized using the RAID controller BIOS or web-based RAID manager. The web-based RAID manager is only available after OS installation or recovery.

1.2.4.Data Volume (DV)

The remaining hard drives space can be organized as the Data Volume using RAID 5 or other RAID level definable by user. For a FS-412 NAS appliance installed with four 250 GB hard drives, the data volume size can be set to 735 GB using the recommended RAID and Volume settings.

1.4.Deployment

Various deployment scenarios are possible. Typical application of NAS appliances include:

1.4.1.File Server Consolidation

As businesses continue to expand their information technology (IT) infrastructures, they must find ways to manage larger environments without a corresponding increase in IT staff. Consolidating many servers into a single NAS appliance reduces the number of points of administration and increases the availability and flexibility of storage space.

1.4.2.Multi-protocol Environments

Some businesses require several types of computing systems to accomplish various tasks. The multi-protocol support of the NAS appliance allows it to support many types of client computers concurrently.

1.4.3.Protocol and platform transitions

When a transition between platforms is being planned, the ability of the NAS appliance to support most file sharing protocols allows companies to continue to invest in file storage space without concerns about obsolescence. For example, an administrator planning a future transition from Windows to Linux can deploy the NAS appliance with confidence that it can support both CIFS and NFS simultaneously, assuring not only a smooth transition, but also a firm protection of their investment.

1.4.4.Remote office deployment

Frequently, branch offices and other remote locations lack dedicated IT staff members. An administrator located in a central location can use the Microsoft Terminal Services, and other remote administration methods to configure and administer all aspects of the NAS server.

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