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Accelerating Your Success™

Discover Smart
Storage Server Solutions
Performance, efficiency and value

STORAGE
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Block and file explained

Block explained
IP-SAN, also known as Internet Small Computer System
Interface (iSCSI), is offered by utilising the two main protocols
SCSI and TCP/IP to deliver limitless connectivity over distance
while minimising performance loss.

This type of storage is provided by using iSCSI in target mode

and is available to all client systems using iSCSI in initiator
mode. Through iSCSI interface, clients can use portions of the
target storage which presents block-based storage as locally
native hard drives.

File explained
Network Attached Storage, better known as NAS, is a self-
contained disk array, that is accessed by users without system
configuration or installation. The data is stored in its entirety
as a complete file, which makes this type of file-based storage
easily viewed and accessed by multiple operating systems
and users at any given moment.

Using network protocols such as SMB/CIFS and NFS provides

the target arrays available storage to appear to clients as a file
with system.

Storage Supplied Max Key Applications

Part Number Product
Type Storage Storage

NAS or Data Centre, HPC Clustering,

SSS-1030-IS-OE Professional SSS-1030-IS-OE 3TB 3TB High-end File / Print Server
iSCSi

Front-End Server, Business

SSS-1040-IS-OE Professional SSS-1040-IS-OE NAS or 4TB 4TB Critical App, Internet Server,
iSCSI E-Business Server

SSS-2120-ID-OE Enterprise SSS-2120-ID-OE NAS 6TB 12TB Financial Sector, SQL Server,
File / Print / Web Server

Front-End Enterprise Server,

SSS-4240-ID-OE Enterprise SSS-4240-ID-OE NAS 12TB 24TB
Internet Server Processing
on-line transactions

SSS-2120-ID-SM Enterprise SSS-2120-ID-SM 12TB CCTV, Financial Sector, SQL

iSCSI 6TB
Server, File / Print /
Web Server

SSS-4240-ID-SM Enterprise SSS-4240-ID-SM iSCSI 12TB 24TB PodCast, Front-End

Enterprise Server, Internet
Server Processing on-line
transactions
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Smart storage made easy
Supermicro, one of the world’s favourite server
manufacturers with an established reputation for service
and reliability, has created a storage solution that is ready
for installation straight out of the box.
In this growing market storage demands are high and for
this reason simplicity is key. Powered by industry leading
storage applications Supermicro are able to offer the
flexibility of having iSCSI and NAS via a range of solutions
that are featured in this brochure.
For peace of mind the storage solutions are covered by
three years advanced replacement warranty. The 2U and
4U nodes are bundled with redundant PSU (1+1) as
standard. Further, redundancy can also be offered in the
form of RAID 0,1,5,6,10, 50 and 60 through Supermicro
hardware RAID controller with battery back up giving a
volume array of greater than 2TB.
Remote Management with KVM-Over-LAN is provided
as standard on all storage nodes using Supermicro’s
intelligent management module that monitors onboard
instruments such as temperature sensors, power status,
voltage and fan speeds. It also includes remote access
to the BIOS configuration and operating system that is
CPU independent.
Connectivity is simple through Dual Gigabit LAN,
making it easy to plug into an existing network.
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Packed with highly efficient power supplies and energy
efficient components it saves money by reducing energy
costs for an organisation as storage needs grow.
Technical highlights:
■ Up to 24 hot-swap hard drive enclosure
■ Greater than 2TB volume array
■ High performance with stability
■ RAID up to 0,1,5,6,10,50 and 60
■ Jumbo frames support
■ NIC teaming / bonding support
■ Multiple snapshot
■ Integrated data and volume replication
■ Automatic failover
■ Easy to use, GUI based management
provides performance and security
■ Email notification.
Supermicro’s range places the administrator in the
driver’s seat.
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Avnet storage solutions – powered by Open-E

Professional SSS-1030-IS-OE Professional SSS-1040-IS-OE

A cost effective 1U storage solution with a focus
on HPC clustering is ideal in a small business
environment. It offers three fixed hard drives that
could be used toward iSCSI or NAS storage.
Designed to be a front-end server for medium
sized businesses this solution offers iSCSI
or NAS via 4 x SATA hot-swap hard drives.
In addition this could be used for business
critical applications such as e-commerce.

Form Factor SSS-1030-IS-OE SSS-1040-IS-OE

1U chassis 1U chassis
Software
Software Open-E DSS Open-E DSS
Warranty 3 years parts and labour 3 years parts and labour
Storage
Supplied storage 3TB - raw* 4TB - raw*
Maximum storage 3TB - raw* 4TB - raw*
Hot-swap N/A 4 x 3.5" SATA hot-swap drive
Fixed drive 3x fixed internal hard drive bays N/A
RAID 0,1 and 5 0,1 and 5
Network Connectivity
LAN ports / speed Dual ports / 1Gb LAN Dual ports / 1Gb LAN
Dimensions
Height / width / depth 1.7" / 16.8" / 25.6" 1.7" / 17.2"/ 25.6"
Gross weight 22kg 25kg
Operating Environment (System)
Operating temperature range 10 - 35°C (50° to 95° F) 10 - 35°C (50° - 95°F)
Non-operating temperature range -40 - +70°C (-40° to 158° F) -40 - 70°C (-40° - 158°F)
Humidity range 8 - 90% non-condensing 8 - 90% non-condensing
Power Supply Configuration
Rated output power 280W 560W
Redundancy No No
*Capacity is achieved using 1TB Enterprise drives. Avnet Storage Solutions only uses enterprise class hard drives in these storage solutions.

List of features: Supported network clients:

■ Web-based Graphical User Interface (GUI) ■ Microsoft Windows, Linux, UNIX,
Mac OS 8.0, 9.0, X, 10.4.
■ User interface in English, German, Japanese
and Russian languages

Teaming/bonding (including Adapter Fault

Volumes:
■
Tolerance AFT)
■ Data replication at the file level for NAS volumes ■ Multiple snapshot (multiple active snapshots

Volume replication at the block level for iSCSI

per one logical volume at a time) supported
and NAS volumes
■
network file protocol

■ Software iSCSI initiator ■ SMB/CIFS, FTP, Secure FTP, Apple Talk,

Support for over 2TB physical and logical.

NFS v3, v4.
■
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Enterprise SSS-2120-ID-OE Enterprise SSS-4240-ID-OE

With storage and performance a key factor, this
solution presents the highest density in a 2U
platform, comprising of 12 x SATA hot-swap
hard drives for NAS storage. Some of the key
applications for this storage server are SQL,
File and Print Server.
Built around the highest density 4U platform
this solution offers 24 x SATA hot-swap hard
drives for NAS storage that targets enterprise
markets which were once deemed too complex
to consider. Ideal for high storage demands
such as video surveillance and broadcasting.

SSS-2120-IS-OE SSS-4240-IS-OE
2U chassis 4U chassis

Open-E DSS Open-E DSS

3 years parts and labour 3 years parts and labour

6TB - raw* 12TB - raw*

12TB - raw* 24TB - raw*
12 x 3.5" SATA hot-swap drive trays 24 x 3.5" SATA hot-swap drive trays
TBA - New feature 2 x Int. hard drive bays or 1 x hard drive and 1 x optical or floppy drive
0,1,5,6,10,50 and 60 0,1,5,6,10,50 and 60

Dual ports / 1Gb LAN Dual ports / 1Gb LAN

3.5" / 17.2"/ 25.5" 7" / 17.2" / 26"

35Kg 47Kg

10 - 35°C (50° - 95°F) 10 - 35°C (50° to 95° F)

-40 - 70°C (-40° - 158°F) -40 - +70°C (-40° to 158° F)
8 - 90% non-condensing 8 - 90% non-condensing

800W 900W
Yes Yes
*Capacity is achieved using 1TB Enterprise drives. Avnet Storage Solutions only uses enterprise class hard drives in these storage solutions.

Key benefits: NAS functionality:

■ Easy to use GUI based management provides ■ Windows Active Directory / Primary
performance and security Domain Controller
■ Reliable disk based backup and recovery, with ■ Support for Network Information Service (NIS)
snapshot capability enable fast, reliable backup Internal and external LDAP
and restores
■

■ ADS and NIS User / group ID synchronization

■ IP based storage management combines NAS File System with journaling support
and iSCSI functionality for centralised
■

User and group quota control

consolidated storage
■

Backup-agent support.
Easy to implement remote replication, at block
■
■

or volume level, enables cost-effective

disaster recovery.
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Avnet Storage Solutions – powered by StorMagic

Enterprise SSS-2120-ID-SM Enterprise SSS-4240-ID-SM

With the necessity for security and surveillance Video and audio plays an important part in everyday
in today’s world there is an increasing need for life whether we are streaming the news or downloading
fast, reliable and secure storage. The iSCSI music. In a podcast society, continuous renewable
range is well suited for these applications. storage is imperative. With iSCSI, this storage server
offers 24 x SATA hot-swap hard drives in a 4U rack.
Form Factor SSS-2120-ID-SM SSS-4240-ID-SM
2U chassis 4U chassis
Software
iSCSI Software StorMagic SM series V2.1 StorMagic SM Series V2.1
Technical Support 1st Year StorMagic technical support 1st Year StorMagic Technical Support
Warranty 3 years parts and labour 3 years parts and labour
Storage
Supplied storage 6TB - raw* 12TB - raw*
Maximum storage 12TB - raw* 24TB - raw*
Hot-swap 12 x 3.5" SATA hot-swap drive trays 24 x 3.5" SATA hot-swap drive trays
Fixed drive TBA - New feature 2 x Int. hard drive bays or 1 x hard drive
and 1 x optical or floppy drive
RAID 0, 1,5 and 6 0, 1,5 and 6
Network Connectivity
LAN Ports / Speed Dual ports / 1Gb LAN Dual ports / 1Gb LAN
Dimensions
Height / width / depth 3.5" / 17.2"/ 25.5" 7" / 17.2" / 26"
Gross weight 35kg 47kg
Operating Environment (System)
Operating temperature range 10 - 35°C (50° - 95°F) 10 - 35°C (50° to 95° F)
Non-operating temperature range -40 - 70°C (-40° - 158°F) -40 - +70°C (-40° to 158° F)
Humidity range 8 - 90% non-condensing 8 - 90% non-condensing
Power Supply Configuration
Rated output power 800W 900W
Redundancy Yes Yes
* Capacity is achieved using 1TB Enterprise drives. Avnet Storage Solutions only uses enterprise class hard drives in these storage solutions.
List of features: Key benefits:
■ Install StorMagic in minutes with our 6-step wizard ■ Simple installation can be done without training or
■ Migrate data without downtime specialised IT staff. Simple point and click interface
■ Simple ‘point & click’ installation and use automatically finds all servers, storage and paths
■ Easy to use Windows based interface and wizard which are then auto-configured
Single screen management for servers and storage
Replication supports VSS and VDS for application
■

Automatically expands volume and file system as

■

consistent data, over 100,000 replicas can be held

■

capacity demand increases

and retrieved instantly
Integrated with VSS and VDS
Support for commonly used operating systems
■

Replication for nCDP and disaster recovery ■

including Windows and Linux

■

■ Over 100,000 replicas.

■ Performance monitoring and migration allows
non-disruptive load balancing, providing highest
iSCSI security:
■ Target protected via password
level performance and availability.
■ CHAP.
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RAID explained
RAID 0 RAID 1
Striping Mirroring

Bit 1 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 1

Bit 3 Bit 4 Bit 2 Bit 2

Bit 5 Bit 6 Bit 3 Bit 3

Bit 7 Bit 8 Bit 4 Bit 4

disc 1 disc 2 disc 1 disc 2

Minimum hard drives needed = 2 Minimum hard drives needed = 2

RAID 0 stores small packets of data across all RAID 1 stores duplicate data across all available hard
available hard drives within this array and none drives within an array resulting in data being more
of this data is duplicated thus offering storage secure whilst available storage is reduced.
across all hard drives.
Pros: Cons: Pros: Cons:
■ Improved performance A single hard drive ■ Improved read performance ■ Small performance
reduction when writing
■
as data can be pulled failure will destroy as data can be pulled
together from all hard the entire array together from all hard drives to numerous hard drives
drives and cannot be Redundancy is offered as Storage is reduced to
recovered.
■ ■
■ Complete storage is data is duplicated on more half as identical data is
offered on this array. than one drive. duplicated across the array.

RAID 5 RAID 6
Single parity across disks Dual parity across disks

Bit 1a Bit 2a Bit 3a parity Bit 2a Bit 3a parity

Bit 1b Bit 2b parity Bit 1a Bit 2b parity parity

Bit 1c parity Bit 3b Bit 1b parity parity Bit 4a

parity Bit 2c Bit 3c parity parity Bit 3b Bit 4b

disc 1 disc 2 disc 3 disc 1 disc 2 disc 3 disc 4

Minimum hard drives needed = 3 Minimum hard drives needed = 4

RAID 5 stores data and then stores error- RAID 6 stores data and then stores error-checking data
checking data from a given hard drive to another from a given hard drive to another hard drive within the
hard drive within the array thus allowing data array thus allowing data recovery in the event of up to two
recovery in the event of a single drive failure. drive failures.
Pros: Cons: Pros: Cons:
■ Improved read ■ Small performance ■ Improved read ■ Small performance reduction
performance as reduction when writing to performance as data can when writing to numerous
data can be pulled numerous hard drives be pulled together from hard drives
together from all Storage of one hard drive all hard drives
hard drives Storage of two hard drives will
■
will be missing of the total Offers additional ■
be missing of the total array
■

array volume as this is redundancy in allowing

■ Redundancy is used towards data for two simultaneous volume as this is used
offered as data is redundancy drive failures towards data redundancy
duplicated to on
The array will have data
more that on drive. Shorter rebuilding time The array will have data loss
■
loss in the event of a
■
in the event of a third drive
■

second drive failure thus in the event of drive

failures. failure thus it is vital to replace
it is vital to replace the
any failed hard drive to secure
first failed hard drive to
the data.
secure the data.
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