CloudArray™ Software Solutions
ZFS on cloud storage using CloudArray software
For virtual and physical server environments
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Overview
The following presentation provides a functional overview on:
How ZFS (i.e. OpenSolaris, Solaris, etc) software together with
CloudArray work seamlessly to create a file system that stores or
replicates data to cloud storage for virtual and physical server
environments
The solution provides high data availability with no single point of failure
to include Cloud storage providers – supports DR initiatives
In-line deduplication using ZFS
This solution provides a scalable, economic and highly reliable storage
tier for file storage services
Details for a Free 30-day evaluation of CloudArray software
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SAN
ZFS direct application access or CIFS and NFS based file serving
Apps, NFS, CIFS Clients
ZFS . . .
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SAN
ZFS direct application access or CIFS and NFS based file serving
Apps, NFS, CIFS Clients
ZFS . . .
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SAN (Primary – Vendor A, Secondary – Vendor B)
ZFS direct application access or CIFS and NFS based file serving
Apps, NFS, CIFS Clients
ZFS. . .
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SAN
ZFS direct application access or CIFS and NFS based file serving
Apps, NFS, CIFS Clients
ZFS. . .
CloudArray
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SAN
Apps, NFS, CIFS Clients
ZFS . . .
CloudArray
ZFS direct application access or CIFS and NFS based file serving
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SAN
ZFS direct application access or CIFS and NFS based file serving
Apps, NFS, CIFS Clients
ZFS. . .
CloudArray
Cloud Storage Providers
ZFSNode
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SAN
ZFS direct application access or CIFS and NFS based file serving
Apps, NFS, CIFS Clients
ZFS . . .
CloudArray
Cloud Storage Providers
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SAN
ZFS direct application access or CIFS and NFS based file serving
Apps, NFS, CIFS Clients
ZFS. . .
CloudArray
Cloud Storage Providers
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SAN
ZFS direct application access or CIFS and NFS based file serving
Apps, NFS, CIFS Clients
ZFS . . .
CloudArray
Cloud Storage Providers
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SAN
ZFS direct application access or CIFS and NFS based file serving
Apps, NFS, CIFS Clients
ZFS . . .
CloudArray
Cloud Storage Providers
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SAN
ZFS direct application access or CIFS and NFS based file serving
Apps, NFS, CIFS Clients
ZFS . . .
CloudArray
Cloud Storage Providers
CloudArray Software Features
Enables applications to store, replicate and archive data to cloud storage
No programming required
Application and hardware agnostic
Simple: data volumes to cloud storage, thin provisioning
Fast and Secure: Caching, compression, 256-bit at-rest encryption
Available: Asynch replication of data volumes, snapshot-based restore
Available in a virtual or hardware appliance
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Public and Private
Cloud Storage
iSCSI
SOAP, REST API
CloudArray software
Applications
Data Volumes
SOAP, REST API
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CloudArray Features / Benefits
Provides ease of IT expansion to accommodate data growth – pay as you grow model
Economical tier of storage introduced serving many use cases
Administration is minimal – CloudArray web portal provides and GUI provide ease of admin
Backup requirements are met – data is replicated and stored off-site No need to save data to tape(s) and ship offsite
Choice of Cloud storage providers: optimize cost and availability
Integrates with existing VMware, Citrix XenServer and MS Hyper-V
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Eval of CloudArray is Available Now
Free 30-day product evaluation of CloudArray
Visit TwinStrata’s Web site to download your evaluation copy of
CloudArray and explore other solutions
http://www.twinstrata.com
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