FalconStor Network Storage Server* - Intel® Server System SR2612UR

FalconStor Network Storage Server (NSS)* appliances deliver self-protecting, plug-and-play iSCSI and Fibre Channel (FC) SAN primary storage for small/medium businesses (SMB) and remote offices (ROBO). NSS appliances include virtualization and provisioning for easy management and use. Thin provisioning and capacity-on-demand capabilities help automate storage resource allocation and capacity management while virtualization provides centralized management for heterogeneous storage environments. This recipe highlights the key features of the FalconStor NSS solution. There are two different methods for managing NSS. The first method is a simplified method for plug-and-play operation using FalconStor SAN Disk Manager*. The second method offers the ability to utilize many of the advanced features available with NSS through the FalconStor Management Console*. This document provides step-by-step procedures to guide the user through these key features using both methods.

The Intel® Server System SR2612UR is a high-performance hardware platform for server applications with large storage needs. As a building block for use as SAN, NAS, dense application server, or as a platform for virtualization, the SR2612UR is a great foundation for your business whether it is a small-, medium-, or large enterprise. With up 12 SAS/SATA hot swap drive bays, hot swap redundant power supplies, and I/O module support, this 2U rack system provides flexibility and performance.