iSCSI - SAN / NAS Storage

Our CyberStore NAS & iSCSI Storage Servers give you a complete Storage Solution whether you require NAS, iSCSI or a mixture of both. A complete enterprise storage solution which also includes LAN or WAN Replication, Failover or Deduplication.

iSCSI Storage Area Network Servers – ISCSI & NAS

• iSCSI CyberStore DSS Features
• iSCSI DSS Overview
• Cyberstore DSS Open-E Range
• iSCSI Failover / High Availability Cluster
• iSCSI Expansion
• Cyberstore DSS Advanced Features
• iSCSI DSS General Applications
• Screenshots

iSCSI Storage Area Network Servers / ISCSI & NAS Features

• Quick Start 5 Minute Setup
• iSCSI SAN or NAS (or mixture of Both) on a Single Unit
• iSCSI High Availability Cluster
• Multiple Snapshots with Scheduling
• Local or Remote backup and synchronisation
• Synchronous or Asynchronous backup for LAN or WAN
• Virtual Tape drive
• Unlimited Volume Size (in 64bit mode)
• Unlimited user licence
• Full remote web management
• Email alerts and notifications
• Supports most file systems including  CIFS, SMB, NFS, FTP, FTPS ,Apple Talk
  enabling Windows, Linux, Unix and Apple Macintosh systems
• Fully Compatible with Active Directory
• click here to see list of Advanced Feature

iSCSI DSS Overview :

iSCSI is a technology designed to carry SCSI commands and data across an IP network. It enables a server (initiator) to send SCSI commands and data to a storage device (target) over a TCP/IP based network (standard LAN technology) in IP packets.)

The Broadberry iSCSI CyberStore Data Storage Servers provides fast, reliable and scalable platform for IP storage including NAS & iSCSI SAN. Whether you need it for file sharing, storage consolidation, backup and recovery, high availability, virtualization or local or remote replication  - asynchronous off site data replication. the CyberStore Data Storage Server offers an excellent price performance ratio, enhanced manageability and increased productivity.

Broadberry provide a range of Pedestal and Rackmount NAS & iSCSI SAN Storage Servers, scaling from entry level 1U rackmount units with 4 enterprise class hard drives up to 8U with 48 enterprise class hard drives based on SAS or Serial ATA (SATA) technology with 2TB (Terabyte) through 96TB capacities with expansion capabilityies to over 1 Petabyte storage centrally managed. Our fully redundant NAS & iSCSI Storage Servers incorporate a choice of hardware RAID levels including RAID level 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 and JBOD, dual gigabit Ethernet connectivity and optional Fibre channel and 10GbE connections are also available.

Other features of the Broadberry NAS & iSCSI CyberStore DSS (Data Storage Server) Range include Local and remote volume replication, duplication and snapshots including cross data synchronisation of files and directories from one Storage Server to another (Local or Remote). Disaster recovery or disk to disk backup utilises block-based data transfer to keep network traffic to a minimum. 

iSCSI Failover / High Availability:

In todays world most companies have Mission Critical data, if your data is unavailable even just for a a few hours - the costs can be substantial and far outweigh the cost of the IT equipment the Data is Stored on.

High availability storage clusters were only available to the large corporates that had an endless budget thus not very popular in the medium and small enterprise markets.
We are proud to offer the first solution that is designed for all sizes of companies from SME to Large Corporates. The high availabilty feature is built in to the Broadberry CyberStore DSS at no additional cost.

To create an automatic failover solution, you just need two of our CyberStore DSS Appliances and you are all set.

Setup of the failover solution can be done by any IT Administrator within one hour (Broadberry technical help is always available by phone or email). And following the quick setup guide could not be easier (even for first time Cyberstore users).

A basic diagram of each setup is below, please also see our iSCSI Volume Replication with Failover PDF for full details.

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iSCSI Expansion Capabilities:

The iSCSI Cyberstore Range of Storage Appliancese are fully scalable to over 1 Petabyte (1000 Terabytes), just by adding additional Cyberstore DAS (Direct Attached Storage) Units.

Expand up to 5 additional Cyberstore DAS units per SAS Port without losing any performance.

Each iSCSI CyberStore DSS Appliance can have a Maximum of 6 External SAS port, which in total can allow 30 additional DAS Units connected to the iSCSI CyberStore DSS Appliance giving over 1.4 Petabyte Expansion Capabilities, all Centrally managed by the single  iSCSI CyberStore DSS Appliance.

CyberStore DAS Units are available in 1U, 2U, 3U & 4U upto 48 Terabytes.

Click For more information on the CyberStore DAS Storage

Advanced Features:

Administration

Powerful and Intuitive Web-based User Interface
The iSCSI CyberStore DSS (Data Storage Server) web-based Graphical User Interface (GUI) makes remote management of the storage device a simple task. By using a web-browser, the Storage Appliance  can be easily managed from anywhere within the network.

Secured Administration Access
The iSCSI CyberStore DSS (Data Storage Server) is accessible and configured through a web-based, password-protected GUI over Secured Socket Layer (SSL) administration access.

Console Tool
The iSCSI CyberStore DSS (Data Storage Server) can be managed by using the console tool. For security reasons some advanced and critical administrator tasks like “removing and restoring volumes” and “checking and repairing the file system”, can only be managed from the console. Through the console tool, an administrator monitors the status of the network and memory usage, install drivers and hardware and perform other tasks.

Tuning Tools (advanced users)
The server performance of the iSCSI CyberStore DSS (Data Storage Server)  server can be increased by changing the settings of disk, network, file system or network using “Tuning Tools”.

Remote Access of Console Tool
The iSCSI CyberStore DSS (Data Storage Server) supports remote access of the console tool enabling management of the server from anywhere in the network.

Multiple Management Levels
The iSCSI CyberStore DSS (Data Storage Server) supports three levels of administrative rights: Full Access, Maintenance and Administration.

New Update System (Local or Internet)
Update downtime is reduced with the new Update System feature in addition to making it possible to reboot from the old system.

Network Management

Standard Network Gateway Support
The iSCSI CyberStore DSS (Data Storage Server) can be used with structured networks in business environments and has an optional data access via Intranet or Internet.

DHCP Client
Assigning IP addresses in a network can be centrally managed and automated through using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).

Multiple Network Interface Card (NIC) Support
The iSCSI CyberStore DSS (Data Storage Server) supports usage of two or more network cards to access separate sub-networks or to increase the bandwidth and allows administrators to select services to be enabled on a specified NIC.

Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT)
AFT assures greater reliability by providing a secondary network adapter which automatically takes over, should the primary network adapter fails.

Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB)
ALB enhances data throughput by automatically routing data through alternative paths as the application changes.

10 Gb Ethernet with TCP/IP Offload Engine (TOE)
To improve the data throughput and latency, the Data Storage Server supports 10 GbE to increase bandwidth, improve overall performance, and reduce message latency across connections. The iSCSI CyberStore DSS (Data Storage Server) supports the most popular 10GbE cards with TCP/IP.

InfiniBand Support
The iSCSI SAN (Storage Area Network) Server supports InfiniBand cards that increase bandwidth, improved overall performance, and reduced message latency across connections.

Proxy Settings
The iSCSI CyberStore DSS (Data Storage Server) software allows the configuration of the Proxy Server for Internet connections.

IP-Sec
The iSCSI SAN supports the Secure Internet Protocol (IPsec). This protocol secures data transmitted across a network, preventing confidential and personal information being intercepted or modified.

Storage Management

Hardware and Software iSCSI Initiator
iSCSI CyberStore DSS (Data Storage Server) supports hardware iSCSI Initiators and has a software iSCSI Initiator for easily expanding the storage capacity of the NAS server. New units and logical volumes can be added by connecting an iSCSI storage system to the NAS server.

Hardware and Software Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks (RAID) Support
The iSCSI CyberStore DSS (Data Storage Server) supports Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) and  Serial ATA (SATA) controllers of all leading hardware RAID controller manufacturers. The integrated hardware RAID 0, 1, 5, 6 provides more flexibility while creating the best performance storage solutions. By mirroring two hardware RAID arrays, the probability of failure can be reduced. The iSCSI CyberStore DSS (Data Storage Server) offers highest flexibility in redundancy, performance, costs and storage volume.

E-mail Notification for RAID Issues
Email alerts are sent to the system administrator in case of issues with the RAID through the iSCSI CyberStore DSS (Data Storage Server)  software.

Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.) Support
The iSCSI CyberStore DSS software includes S.M.A.R.T support for detecting and reporting the status of the Hard Disk Drives (HDD) anticipated on failures.

E-mail Notification for S.M.A.R.T.
Email alerts are sent to the system administrator in case of HDD problems through The iSCSI CyberStore DSS  software.

Multiple Fiber Channel HBA Support
For higher bandwidth, better latency and performance, The iSCSI CyberStore DSS version supports Fiber Channel HBA´s from Emulex, Qlogic and LSI. Fiber Channel is the standard connection type for connecting high speed storage devices much like The iSCSI CyberStore DSS, to computers in Storage Area Networks (SAN).

Support for over 2TB Physical and Logical Volumes (LV)
The iSCSI CyberStore DSS (Data Storage Server) supports logical volumes greater than 2TB and a physical size of up to 16TB in 32bit mode, and unlimited in 64bit mode (Maximum size of Appliance).

Snapshot
Snapshot is an immediate point-in-time image of the logical volume. The snapshot image can be used for both consistent and temporary backup, while users still have uninterrupted and complete access to the LV. Files can be recovered from previous snapshots should a file be accidentally deleted or modified.

Multiple Snapshots with Scheduling Function
The iSCSI CyberStore DSS (Data Storage Server) supports “Multiple Snapshot with Scheduling” to create snapshots at predefined points in time (e.g. automatically every hour).

Multiple Logical Volume & Groups
Logical volume groups allow storage administrators to create logical storage pools that span multiple physical disk drives. With it’s support of multiple logical volume groups, he iSCSI CyberStore DSS makes it easier to meet the changing needs of users and applications while making the maximum use of available physical disk space.

Online Logical Volume Expansion
Online logical volume expansion allows administrators to change the size of storage volumes as needed without having to restart the application, recreate the volume, and back up and restore data to the volume.

Support for Online Capacity Expansion
The iSCSI CyberStore DSS (Data Storage Server) RAID controllers’ expansion capability supports the increase of size of existing units without removing data.

Monitoring

Hardware Monitoring
The iSCSI CyberStore DSS (Data Storage Server) monitors hardware status such as temperature, voltage and fan speed provided by the motherboard's sensors.

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) (v2 & v3)
The iSCSI CyberStore DSS (Data Storage Server) uses SNMP for monitoring data throughput, Central Processing Unit (CPU) and Random Access Memory (RAM) usage to name a few.

Email Notification
In the event of a technical failure of the storage device, administrators are alerted by Email.

Log Function
The iSCSI CyberStore DSS (Data Storage Server) log file is an effective instrument in analyzing and solving technical issues.

Hardware Support

Support for up to 32 x CPUs
The iSCSI CyberStore DSS (Data Storage Server) supports up to 2 CPUs (Mulit Core)  to increase the I/O throughput for heavy duty data requirements. Large number of processors (upto 32) are possible with a custome rbuilt solution  - please call for more details. 

Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Support
A UPS eliminates the effects of a temporary power outage and provides a safe shutdown, without loss of data, in case of power failure. The UPS device can be connected by Communications Port (COM-port) or Universal Serial Bus (USB) to the server.

Network UPS Support
The iSCSI CyberStore DSS (Data Storage Server) is capable of using the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) interface for communication with other SNMP-enabled servers (e.g. CyberStores)  for a smooth server shutdown in the event of a power failure. The server with the UPS sends a power failure signal through the network to other servers (in slave mode) and will shut down all servers in the network.

Specific Network Attached Storage Functionality

Windows Active Directory / Primary Domain Controller Support
The iSCSI CyberStore DSS (Data Storage Server) supports Windows Active Directory (AD), Primary Domain Controller (PDC), Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) and AD & NIS User-/Group ID synchronization to leverage information about users, groups, systems and other resources stored in the Active Directory. The support of Access Control List (ACL) ensures that access rights of users are automatically taken over from the Domain.

Support for Network Information Service (NIS)
The iSCSI CyberStore DSS (Data Storage Server) supports NIS for easier and consistent access of information stored on any other data storage server using NIS directory service protocol by enabling distribution of system configuration data such as user and host names between computers on a computer network.

File System with Journaling Support
Journaling support makes the file system more reliable and allows easier, faster recovery from unexpected shutdowns.

User and Group Quota Control
Administrators can control users with large disk requirements by assigning a dedicated share or by restricting their individual usage through individual user quotas or to assign a quota to a group to which the user belongs.

Antivirus (server's shares scanning)
The iSCSI CyberStore DSS (Data Storage Server) has an integrated Antivirus software tool for scanning shares on viruses at predefined points in time. The Virus Definition Database can be updated and is stored on the NAS device.

Antivirus (online scanning)
The Data Storage Server also supports online scanning of files transferred via the SMB and FTP protocol.

USB Storage Support for Dynamic Disk
USB Units connected to the iSCSI CyberStore DSS (Data Storage Server)  can be used as a Dynamic Units – which can be easily used for local backups.

Backup-Agents (Veritas, EMC Dantz, CA BrightStor) Support
The iSCSI CyberStore DSS (Data Storage Server) backup agents help administrators to backup and protect data on NAS servers with backup software from Veritas, Dantz, or CA BrightStor ARCserve thus improving data transfer, network security and real-time directory browsing, monitoring tasks and supporting cross-platform backup support.

Supported Network Clients and Network File Protocol
The iSCSI CyberStore DSS supports the file based protocols CIFS (Common Internet File System)/SMB, NFS (Network File System), FTP (File Transfer Protocol), FTPS and Apple Talk enabling Windows, Linux, Unix and MacIntosh clients to share data on the same server.

External Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP)
The iSCSI CyberStore DSS (Data Storage Server) supports external LDAP enabling administrators to configure and manage multiple data storage servers from one single point (either a Broadberry CyberStore server with a LDAP database or any other LDAP server).

Specific iSCSI Functionality

Multiple Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocols (CHAP) per Target
In The iSCSI CyberStore DSS, CHAP users can be assigned to a specific iSCSI target. CHAP is an authentication schema, managed by user name and password, to validate the identity of users to manage the access rights of users to targets.

MPIO Support
The iSCSI CyberStore DSS (Data Storage Server) allows set multiple connections to one target increasing performance and reliability.

Volume Replication
Data is safe thanks to the iSCSI CyberStore DSS (Data Storage Server) volume replication feature creating an exact copy of source volume in real time. In the event of volume disaster, data on destination volume remains intact.

Backup Utility

Task Mechanism with Scheduling
Management of all the tasks is much easier and convenient using the unified task mechanism with scheduling for data and volume replication, backup and snapshot. Tasks are scheduled as to when to activate and may have many schedules.

Virtual Tapes
Configure tape drive emulation on share or Dynamic Volume (e.g. dynamically attached hard drive) backup for tape drives is the same as backup on virtual tapes.

Tape Library Support
Make backups with use of tape drive libraries.

Internal Database
Maintain all backup files including backup history.

Tape Retention Time
Set schedule for tapes to be rewritten for new backup.

Other

SWAP Support
SWAP is used to store memory areas on hard drives instead of Random Access Memory (RAM). The iSCSI CyberStore DSS (Data Storage Server) software dumps memory to SWAP in case of additional memory is need (e.g. repairing the file system after a degraded RAID).

Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Panel Support
The iSCSI CyberStore DSS supports single, dual, multiple or pyramid LCD display configuration.

One License per Storage Device
Regardless of the number of users connected to the storage device, The iSCSI CyberStore DSS (Data Storage Server) license schema is a one license per DSS and is priced accordingly. Whether you have 5, 500, 15,000 or more, you only pay one price for one Data Storage Server License.

Superuser Function
A “Superuser” account has unrestricted access to all the files and volumes and is an especially helpful feature when certain directories or files are no longer accessible.

Local Backup on Dynamic Units
Through The iSCSI CyberStore DSS (Data Storage Server), a local HDD or a USB drive can be defined as a Dynamic Unit and acts like a normal tape drive which can backup the NAS server and be removed without shutting down the server.

Cross Data Synchronization
The iSCSI CyberStore DSS (Data Storage Server) synchronize files and directories from one NAS server to another. Disaster recovery or Disk-to-Disk backup synchronization utilizes block-based data transfer that minimizes network traffic. DSS can synchronize data in both directions: the DSS can be the source and destination of files at the same time, allowing to cross-backup data on several servers.

Target Password Support
The iSCSI CyberStore DSS (Data Storage Server) allows set up password for iSCSI targets to protect them from unauthorized access.

Read Only Logical Unit Number (LUN)
This function allows the user to set the LUN as a read-only device (for iSCSI Target only).

General Applications:

• File Server Storage Upgrade
• Mission Critical Data Storage
• Archiving and Backup
• CCTV Applications & Digital Video Storage
• Mass Voice Recording Storage
• Mass Data Storage
• Mass Video Storage
• General Media Storage
• LAN and WAN Network Storage and/or replication over LAN or WAN 

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