Technical Details for Intel Storage System SSR212MA

Intel Storage System SSR212MA ... recorders (DVRs). This influx of data has resulted in an increasing need for storage. Also, growing government regulatory requirements and corporate business continuity and disaster recovery plans are adding to the explosive growth of storage needs.

Storage Area Networks (SANs) offer highly scalable, efficiently accessible storage, as well as superior data management and added protection. However, high equipment and operational costs associated with Fiber Channel technology have put SANs beyond the budgetary reach of most small- and mid-sized companies. Today, the total cost of ownership (TCO) equation is changing. IP (Internet Protocol) SAN systems such as the Intel Storage System SSR212MA use the emerging iSCSI standard for data transport over existing Ethernet infrastructures. With industry-standard hardware architectures and simple new SAN management tools to further lower the cost of SAN systems, IP SANs are now within reach of most companies. Featuring dual Intel Xeon processors, support for up to 12 SATA hard drives, iSCSI or optional Fiber Channel connectivity, and intuitive SAN management tools, the Intel Storage System SSR212MA provides easy management of storage resources with the built-in headroom to accommodate an IT administrator's rapidly growing storage needs.

The Intel Storage System SSR212MA comes standard with a full lineup of compelling software features that simplify storage management and lower administrative costs. From a central console, you can configure and manage your SAN system using an intuitive graphical interface. You'll be able to configure and provision volumes quickly without system downtime, make incremental copies of data volumes and authenticate users for improved data security.

The Intel Storage System SSR212MA features Serial ATA (SATA) disk technology, which costs less than Fiber Channel or SCSI drives and also simplifies cabling. SATA storage combines software transparency, low cost, and scalability to help lower purchase and upgrade costs of SAN storage.