HillSouth carries the entire lineup of Snap Server network attached
storage devices. These devices carry a number of features that
make adding, administering, and even affording additional storage
capacity a very easy process. Contact us, and browse around the
Adobe Acrobat files available that detail the success stories of
Quantum's Snap Server.
Why a Snap Server Instead of an NT or NetWare File Server?
If you are considering purchasing a file server to increase file
storage capacity on your network, a Snap Server can be a
cost-effective and efficient alternative. Why? A Snap Server saves
you time and money, yet delivers reliability,
performance and connectivity as a general-purpose file
server.
Engineered for One Purpose
Hard to believe? Not when you understand that the Snap Server has been
engineered for one purpose only: network file sharing. For
example, the Snap Server is not an application server and it does not
perform network directory services. But if you already have an NT or
NetWare server, we believe a Snap Server is your best alternative
for supplying additional network storage. Can Install in
Five Minutes. Snap Servers come in 20GB,
40GB, 80GB,
160GB, 300GB and 900GB
models, all of which deliver revolutionary benefits: you plug in the
power, plug in the RJ-45 Ethernet connector and turn on the Snap
Server. The 10/100 Ethernet connection detects the appropriate network
bandwidth, and the Snap Server automatically responds and
connects to all client protocols. There is no need for
additional configuration of other servers or clients on your network.
Multi-platform File Sharing
The Snap Server delivers full multi-platform file sharing from the
moment you turn it on in mixed environments including:
- Windows NT
- NetWare
- UNIX
- Linux
- Macintosh
It also provides network security integration with NT
domain and NetWare bindery.
Throughput Performance
Snap Servers provide throughput
performance
comparable with traditional file servers, even under high loads.
And because the Snap Server is a closed system tuned for a single
purpose, it is extremely reliable.
Lower Purchase Cost
Snap Servers offer radically lower purchase cost and total cost of
ownership compared to traditional file servers capable of performing
the same functions. Snap Servers also have minimal administrative
overhead. And unlike NT or NetWare servers, Snap Servers come with
an unlimited user license.
For more information, please review our
Selecting the Right NAS File Server White Paper [64k .pdf].
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The following
chart illustrates a few key considerations when evaluating different
methods of increasing network storage.
There are two
traditional options for expanding network storage:
1) adding hard drives to an existing server or
2) adding a new file server to the LAN.
Easier than
adding a hard disk
Snap Servers offer radically lower purchase cost and total cost of
ownership compared to traditional file servers capable of performing
the same functions. Snap Servers also have no additional
administrative overhead. And unlike NT or NetWare servers, Snap
Servers come with an unlimited user license.
Adding hard
drives into an existing file server necessitates technical expertise,
and the risk of extended network downtime if the process doesn't go as
smoothly as anticipated. Snap Servers rarely involve network downtime.
Lower cost &
less hassle than adding a server
Adding another traditional file server to a network involves
considerable expense above the cost of the basic server hardware:
additional controller cards, monitor, keyboard and operating system
software licenses. Plus, there's the administration overhead
associated with adding another traditional server to the network. Snap
Servers are self-contained, require no additional software licenses,
and are virtually maintenance-free after initial installation and set
up.
Superior to
other NAS products
Evaluate two key areas when comparing other NAS products to the Snap
Server:
1) Snap Servers are configured to support Microsoft, NetWare,
Macintosh and UNIX/Linux clients simultaneously.
2) Using the Ziff-Davis NetBench test, Snap Servers show robust
performance under extended load with an excess of fifteen clients.
Some NAS products perform well with five or six clients, but often
have severe problems handling over fifteen clients.
For more information, please see:
The Snap Server 4100: How Fast Is It?
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