Standardize with Windows Storage Server

Reliable and high performance - StoneFlex NAS solutions are dedicated to file serving and offer redundant hardware options based on an optimized OS that separates application and file I/O and provides superior file serving performance for Windows, Linux and Mac clients. From branch office file serving to full integration in the data center, Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 is the dependable choice in storage. The hardware is easy to install, easy to manage, and offers a wider array of features that simplify file serving and data protection for essential user data.

Advanced System Management

Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 helps organizations to store and protect valuable end user data. From branch office file serving to full integration in the data center, Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 is the dependable choice in storage. Each system is easy to install, easy to manage, and offers a wider array of features that simplify file serving and the protection of mission-critical data. StoneFlex NAS gateway solutions have been designed to handle file serving, server consolidation, backup and restoration strategies, data replication, and handle the integration of NAS and SAN investments.

Integrate Volume Shadow Copies with StoneFly Snapshot

Volume Shadow Copy Services manages application disk access allowing administrators to easily run backups or create snapshots on active volumes, without impacting application uptime or system users. This makes storage management and backup easier, reducing demands on system administrators. StoneFly IP SANs utilize VSS to ensure continuous volume access for our NAS gateways for snapshots, online backups or other applications. Learn more about our integration with the following White Paper:

» Using Windows Volume Copy services with StoneFly SANs

Support Multipath I/O for Redundancy and Performance

StoneFlex NAS gateways support Microsoft's MPIO, and include dual Ethernet connections to the IP SAN and LAN. These separate connections for both file serving and storage improve redundancy and availability for the StoneFlex NAS gateway while increasing network bandwidth for each user connected to the file server.

Improve Efficiency with SAN Boot Technology

Each StoneFlex NAS gateway boots directly from you StoneFly IP SAN, simplifying deployment and reducing points of failure in your file server. With a single storage pool for file sharing, and application servers, IP administrators reduce their workloads and infrastructure costs.

» Simplify storage & server management with network boot technologies