Tandberg Data NAS Hardware Viking FS-1500 - Manual (Page 11)

Tandberg Data System 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.