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Transtec Computers Limited: transtec NAS File Servers Now for Linux; Storage systems with Open-E DSS software enable file sharing and network access with high availability(M2 PressWIRE Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) RDATE:20052008 Banbury -- transtec Computers Limited, a subsidiary of transtec AG, the computer manufacturer based in Tubingen Germany, now offers its NAS File Servers (Network Attached Storage) with the Linux operating system. It is based on Open-E DSS (Data Storage Server) software. Linux-based servers and workstations used in companies, research institutes and data centres become even more powerful thanks to these new storage solutions. "The file servers ensure extremely fast data access", explains Marco Poggioli, Storage Product Manager at transtec. "Optimum results are achieved particularly for the Linux network protocol. The modern server technology supports high-performance networks such as 8 GB fibre channel and 10 GB Ethernet, the latter being better value than a 1 GB Ethernet with comparable bandwidth." All systems are configured with the energy-efficient Quad-Core Intel Xeon 5400 Processors with 45 Nm technology. The characteristic feature of these new storage systems is the flexible data access via NAS file services as well as on block level via SAN protocols (Storage Area Network) Fibre Channel and iSCSI (Internet Small Computer System Interface). The advantage of Fibre Channel is the high performance whereas iSCSI application is more cost-effective. iSCSI is ideal for IT environments which need to be connected over distances. All standard database applications in SAN are supported such as Microsoft SQL Server, mail services or ERP systems. The transtec File Servers offer additional services for high-availability, disaster recovery and backup. Access is guaranteed via synchronous data mirroring or iSCSI failover (geoclusters) even during maintenance and breakdown. Additional security is guaranteed by the snapshot function and delayed data replication from remote locations via LAN or WAN (Local/Wide Area Network). The NDMP support (Network Data Management Protocol) allows an effective backup of even larger volumes of data. The storage technology WORM (Write Once Read Many) helps to set up compliance archives for e-mails or finance data, for example. For data storage, unrestricted compatibility of fast SAS disks (Serial Attached SCSI) and SATA disks (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) of higher capacities is provided. The storage systems can be upgraded to 72 TB. The integrated RAID 6 protection prevents data loss even in the event of a dual hard disk breakdown. The NAS servers can be managed from anywhere: via a Web interface (GUI), per console access and via Scheduler, a calendar functions for coordinating tasks. In addition, the file servers can be integrated into the central system monitoring of a data centre. The eight different transtec File Server models can be configured individually. The price for the transtec 940L Data Storage Server entry model starts at GBP790 + VAT. The transtec 2350L file server is available from GBP3300 + VAT, with the following specifications: Quad-core Intel Xeon 5405 Processor 2 GB DDR2 fully-buffered cache (max. 32 GB) Scalable from 12 to 72 SAS/SATA hard disk drives LSI SAS8888ELP PCIe RAID controller with 512 MB ECC cache Network integration via IP and Fibre Channel File services for Linux/Unix, Windows, MacOS and SecureFTP/HTTP SAN storage access via iSCSI and Fibre Channel DR services such as snapshots, mirroring, replication WORM data archiving Fast NDMP backup More information at: www.transtec.co.uk/go/LINUXNAS This press release is available as a Word and a PDF document and can be found with a high-resolution photo for download at: http://www.panama-pr.de/download/transteclinuxnas_e.zip About transtec: transtec Computers Limited is based in Banbury, Oxon, its parent company, Tubingenbased transtec AG is listed on the German stock exchange and was founded in 1980 in Tubingen, Germany. transtec is a customised hardware manufacturer and provides consultancy on complex IT solutions. Servers, workstations, HPC and HA clusters, virtualisation solutions, backup and archiving, storage clusters as well as network technology are sold directly to business users based throughout Europe. Core competencies include consultation, hardware, installation and long-term support. The "customised hardware" business division offers tailor-made, company-own and unique IT products. The transtec Competence Centre develops and configures supercomputers, high-end servers and storage networks for companies and public institutes with data-intensive applications in training and research environments. In addition to transtec Computers in the UK, transtec AG has subsidiaries in France, Belgium, Netherlands, Austriaand Switzerland. In 2007, transtec's 200 employees made a turnover of over 64 million Euro. www.transtec.de CONTACT: Jim Crowther, Ad-Lib International Limited Tel: +44 (0)1189 714945 e-mail: [email protected] ((M2 Communications Ltd disclaims all liability for information provided within M2 PressWIRE. Data supplied by named party/parties. Further information on M2 PressWIRE can be obtained at http://www.presswire.net on the world wide web. Inquiries to [email protected])). Copyright ? 2008 M2 Communications Ltd. |