JollySTOR

JollySTOR is professional, high performance and easy to use NAS (Network Attached Storage), iSCSI Target and optionaly FC Target product, which is intended for small and medium business (SMB) segment as well as for government institutions, looking for suitable data storage into their IT systems. JollySTOR is an Unified Data Storage product with superior price/performance ratio !

JollySTOR is storage server build on high-quality storage management solution . Open-E DSS or MS Windows Unified Data Storage Server 2003 R2. The JollySTOR hardware is designed with emphasize to stability and high throughput to meet the needs of enterprise environment. By utilisation modern technology - PCI-X, PCI Express, SerialATA II or SAS, multiple 1GbE NIC or 10GbE NIC and Infiniband - delivers uncompromising performance of JollySTOR.
High availability of JollySTOR is based on redundant components, which are hot-plug (exchangeable with JollySTOR running) which means no operational outage. Independent testing proved very high throughput and very good utilisation of Ethernet bandwidth (10 GbE, 1 GbE) near theoretical limits.

Features of JollySTOR (with Open-E DSS Software):

system on flash - using system-on-flash-memory assures high reliability as there are no low-reliability moving parts.

Web-based Graphical User Interface - The powerful and convenient Web-based GUI (Graphical User Interface) of the Open-E DSS software makes remote management of the JollySTOR server a simple task. The JollySTOR can be accessed and configured by the web-based, password-protected GUI over Secured Administration Access (SSL - Secure Socket Layer).

Remote Access of Console Tools - The Enterprise version support remote access of the console tools, enabling the management of the JollySTOR by the console tools from anywhere in the network.

Console Tools - The JollySTOR can also be managed by using the console tools. For security reasons some advanced and critical administrator tasks like, removing and restoring volumes, checking and repairing the file system, can only be managed from the console. From the console tools, the storage server can monitor the status of the network, installed drivers and hardware, memory usage and others.

Email Notification - Administrators will be automatically alerted by Email, in the event of a technical failure of the JollySTOR storage.

Update via web - With one click the server can check for new updates. New updates can be downloaded and installed remotely on servers at different locations.

Windows Active Directory / Primary Domain Controller - Open-E DSS supports ADS (Active Directory Service), PDC (Primary Domain Controller), LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) and ADS & NIS (Network Information Service) 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.

External LDAP - Open-E DSS supports external LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) servers to enable users to configure and administer multiple JollySTOR storages from one single point (either an JollySTOR storage with a LDAP database or any other LDAP server).

Support for Network Information Service (NIS) - The NIS directory service protocol enables the distribution of system configuration data such as user and host names between computers on a computer network. Open-E DSS supports NIS for easier and consistent access of information stored on any other JollySTOR storage using NIS.

File System With Journaling Support - The support for journaling makes the file system more reliable and allows easier, faster recovery from unexpected shutdowns.

User and Group Quota Control - Users with large disk requirements can be constrained either by assigning them a dedicated share or by restricting their individual usage through individual user quotas or to assign a quota on a group to which the user belongs.

Log Function - For technical support and troubleshooting purposes, the log file is an efficient instrument in analyzing and solving technical issues.

Supported Network Clients - JollySTOR supports the file based protocols CIFS (Common Internet File System)/SMB (Server Message Block), NFS (Network File System), FTP (File Transfer Protocol), Secure FTP and Apple Talk enabling Windows, Linux, Unix and MacIntosh clients to share data on the same JollySTOR storage.

Antivirus - Open-E DSS 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 JollySTOR device. The Enterprise version also supports Online Scanning of files transferred via the Enterprise and FTP protocol.

SNMP (v2 & v3) - The Open-E DSS supports the SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) protocol to monitor e.g. the data throughput, CPU, RAM usage of the storage system.

S.M.A.R.T. Support - The Open-E DSS includes S.M.A.R.T.(Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) for detecting and reporting the status of the HDDs to anticipate on failures.

E-mail notification for S.M.A.R.T. - Due to the S.M.A.R.T. feature, Open-E DSS Enterprise can be configured to send Email alerts to the system administrator in case of any problem with the hard drive units.

iSCSI Initatior - Open-E DSS supports hardware iSCSI Initiators (HBA) and has a software iSCSI Initiator for easily expanding the storage capacity of the JollySTOR system. New units and logical volumes can be added by connecting an iSCSI storage system to the JollySTOR.

Multiple FibreChannel HBA Support - For higher bandwidth, better latency and performance, the Open-E DSS version supports Fibre Channel HBA´s (Host Bus Adapter) from Emulex and Qlogic. Fibre Channel is the standard connection type for connecting high speed storage devices, like the Open-E DSS, to computers in Storage Area Networks (SAN).

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

Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB) - Adaptive Load Balancing 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 JollySTOR supports 10 Gbit Ethernet cards.

InfiniBand Support - The JollySTOR supports, besides 10 GbE and FC HBA, Infiniband for more flexibility in high speed network environments.

Backup-Agents (Veritas, EMC Dantz, CA BrightStor) - Open-E DSS backup agents help administrators to back up JollySTOR servers with backup software from Veritas, Dantz, CA BrightStor ARCserve.Using the backup agents, you can administer complete data protection for all data stored on the Storage server. This improves data transfer and provides network security, task monitoring, real-time directory browsing, and cross-platform backup support.Other backup software can do the backup and restore over supported file protocols.

Local Backup on Dynamic Units - In the Enterprise version a local HDD or a USB drive can be defined as a Dynamic Unit. On this Unit you can backup the JollySTOR server and store the backup separately. The Dynamic Unit can be removed without shutting down the server and acts like a normal tape drive.

Cross Data Synchronization - Open-E DSS can synchronize files and directories from one Storage server to another. The data transfer is block- based in order to minimize network traffic. Synchronization can be used for disaster recovery or Disk-to-Disk backup purposes. The Enterprise version can synchronize data in both directions: the Storage server can be the source and destination of files at the same time, allowing to cross-backup data on several servers.

Snapshot - Snapshot is an immediate point-in-time image of the logical volume (LV). The snapshot image can be used for both consistent and temporary backup, while users still have uninterrupted and complete access to the LV. Also, if a user accidentally deletes or incorrectly modifies a file, that file can be recovered from a previous snapshot image.

Multiple Snapshot with the scheduling function - JollySTOR with Open-E DSS supports Multiple Snapshot with Scheduling to create snapshots at predefined points in time (e.g. Automatically every hour).

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 the data to the volume.

UPS Support - Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) eliminates the effects of a temporary power outage and provides safe shutdown, without loss of data, in case of power failure. The UPS device can be connected by COM-port or USB to the Storage server. Open-E DSS is capable of using the SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) interface for communication with other SNMP-enabled servers (e.g., Open-E DSS servers) for a smooth server shutdown in case of power failure. The server with UPS sends the power failure signal through the network to other servers (in slave mode) and will shut down all servers in the network.

No individual client or server licenses are required - With JollySTOR, it doesn't matter how many users you have on your network, whether there are 5, 50, 500, or more: You pay the same price for JollySTOR

Features of JollySTOR (with Microsoft WIndows Storage Server 2003 R2):

High reliability - Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 is a dedicated file and print server that has all functionality unrelated to file serving removed, increasing reliability and lowering the overhead on the device CPU. Built-in hardware redundancies are included in most solutions to provide a fully redundant architecture.

Availability - Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 makes possible the creation of high availability solutions with native support for multiple node (up to eight) failover clustering. With support for MPIO from host to storage, high availability solutions at the data transport level can also be implemented. Combining these features with the Distributed File System (DFS) can help ensure availability at the file and physical device level.

Fast data recovery - Using the Shadow Copy of Shared Folders feature, you can restore deleted or corrupted files within minutes, instead of the hours it can take to restore from tape. Built on VSS, this feature can store up to 64 point-in-time copies per volume and allows end users to recover previous versions of files.

Replication - Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 allows you to increase data availability and provide disaster recovery by creating multiple copies of data on remote servers over local area networks (LANs) or wide area networks (WANs) using an integrated technology solution.

Integrates seamlessly into IT infrastructure - Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 is fully compatible with server management tools such as Microsoft Systems Management Server, Tivoli, and HP OpenView, as well as popular antivirus software, allowing you to get the most out of current investments. The hardware also integrates natively with Active Directory, enabling the use of Group Policy objects, Kerberos authentication, and Encrypting File System (EFS) to preserve data security.

Integrates with SANs - A Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 device can integrate with a SAN by acting as a gateway to the SAN. Support for SANs in Windows Server 2003 includes remote boot, flexible volume mounting, and an enhanced driver model to support SAN deployment scenarios.

iSCSI support - Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 supports the iSCSI protocol, making it easy to integrate with IP data transport environments.

Low acquisition and installation costs - Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 makes possible some of the lowest cost per gigabyte solutions in the industry. These solutions can be deployed in minutes, and with the plug-and-play Storage solution, it is simple to to connect to the network, join an Active Directory domain or local workgroup, add users, create shares, or select file sharing protocols.

Low total cost of ownership (TCO) - Consolidating multiple file servers onto a single device reduces server management overhead and associated IT staff costs. Devices can be remotely managed using a Web-based user interface, simplifying maintenance and providing centralized control of processes like backups, restores, and upgrades.

Scalable solutions to grow with your business - Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 enables IT administrators to easily manage growing amounts of data and to take advantage of high scalability to expand storage capacity as needed. With this scalability, a "pay as you grow" strategy can be implemented to ensure the efficient use of storage hardware resources.

Model lines :

    JollySTOR Office

Model with MidiTower case suited to office as well as to home with disk drive capacity up to 8 TeraBytes (8 x 1000 GBytes).

    JollyNAS Rack

Model with rack-mountable case suited for small and medium business (SMB) segment with size from 1U (capacity up to 4 TeraBytes = 4 x 1000 GBytes) up to 5U (capacity up to 24 TeraBytes = 24 x 1000 GBytes).