StorNext File System

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StorNext File System (StorNext FS) provides heterogeneous clients with high-performance, shared access to centralized disk storage. Through consolidating data that can be accessed by multiple operating systems, StorNext FS eliminates the need for storage provisioning. And since multiple clients can access the same files at the same time, the need to move large files over the LAN and store duplicate file copies is eliminated. The outcome—increased storage efficiency, improved workflow productivity, and reduced network bottlenecks.

Features and Benefits

• Data consolidation frees up IT staff time by simplifying data management tasks
• Direct connection to shared SAN storage devices eliminates data movement over the LAN
• Simultaneous high-speed SAN file sharing improves workflow productivity and reduces LAN bottlenecks
• Multi-vendor support enables enterprises to select applications and devices based on business needs, not infrastructure restrictions
• Striping across multiple devices and channels scales to handle a range of high-bandwidth data operations
• Robust file system journaling ensures fast file system recovery and failover
• File locking enables protected concurrent access
• File system quotas improve management of file system resource utilization
• Access control improves data security by controlling user access across operating systems and storage technologies
• Common file format saves time and eliminates bottlenecks by removing the need for protocol translation in heterogeneous environments
• High-performance, scalable Unix-based architecture easily supports heavy data loads
• Fibre multi-pathing provides access to data via the shortest path