OPEN-E NAS OS Features

Web-based Graphical User Interface (GUI)
A powerful and convenient Web-based GUI (Graphical User Interface) makes remote management a simple task. Using your browser, you can manage OPEN-E NAS Enterprise server from anywhere on the network.

File System With Journaling Support
OPEN-E NAS Enterprise's journaling support makes the file system more reliable and the easy recovery from unexpected shutdowns quicker.

Resource and User Access Control
The simple sharing function enables the sharing of disk storage and the setting of network access permissions. Network access permissions can be set to read or read/write, and they can be used to control the access of individual users. Regarding access control and authentication: This is an OPEN-E NAS Enterprise function that integrates LDAP and ACL access control mechanisms. The credentials and permissions of both local users and domain users are honored.

User Disk 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.

Backup Client Support
Open-E NAS Enterprise backup client agents help administrators to back up NAS servers with backup software from Veritas, Dantz, CA BrightStor ARCserve, and Bakbone Backup. Using the client agents, you can administer complete data protection for all client machines. This improves data transfer and provides network security, task monitoring, real-time directory browsing, and cross-platform backup support.

Data Synchronization to External NAS (Data Cloning)
With Open-E NAS Enterprise, you can synchronize files between two Open-E NAS servers. If the same file already exists, it copies only differences between the files, therefore saving network traffic. This data cloning function allows users to generate a mirror copy of an NAS server, and to keep two identical copies on the network.

Network Transport Protocols
TCP/IP: This is the Suite of Protocols that includes TCP, IP, UDP, and ICMP. It is the base set of communication protocols currently employed in worldwide Internet communications. NetBEUI (NetBIOS Enhanced User Interface): NetBEUI is an enhanced version of the NetBIOS protocol used by network operating systems.

Network Client Support
Microsoft Windows Linux Unix Apple OS

ACL (Access Control List)
An ACL in the OPEN-E NAS Enterprise software notifies the system which access rights each user has to a particular file directory or individual file. Each user in the network environment can have a right to set up own access rights to share files and folders with other users. Access rights can be set remotely in the network neighborhood.

Windows Active Directory / NT Primary Domain Controller support
The Active Directory Services are the integral directory service within the Windows® 2000 operating system. In the current version, OPEN-E NAS Enterprise supports a subset of Active Directory features in the NT Primary Domain Controller compatibility mode. Future versions are set to contain full integration of Active Directory features.

LDAP (Open LDAP)
Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) is an information directory in which users and groups can be defined and shared across multiple machines and multiple applications. OPEN-E NAS Enterprise employs native LDAP. As a result, it can be integrated into other systems using LDAP. Multiple Open-E-based NAS systems, especially, can be configured as the "OPEN-E NAS Enterprise Server Farm" and be managed centrally.

Multi-Snapshot with the scheduling function
The snapshot function enables an immediate point-in-time image of the share volume. The snapshot image is used for consistent backup, while users still have uninterrupted and complete access to the shares. Multi-Snapshot with the scheduling function allows users to take a snapshot at a specified time (e.g., automatically every hour). If a user accidentally deletes or incorrectly modifies a file, he can still recover the data from a previous snapshot image.

Span & Stripe Option
As part of its Disk Preparation function, Open-E NAS Enterprise offers a Span & Stripe option. Disks can be spanned or striped, depending on the capacity and performance desired. The Span option offers a flexible scalability of the storage capacity by simply adding a new disk array. The Stripe option offers a better performance by striping 2 or more disk arrays.

Standard Gateway Support
Open-E NAS Enterprise can be used in business environments with structured networks, and it allows for remote management and optional data access via Intranet or Internet.

UPS Support
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) can be attached to Open-E NAS Enterprise through a standard serial port, and it provides safe shutdown in case of power failure.

Network UPS
Open-NAS Enterprise is capable of using the SNMP interface for communication with other SNMP-enabled servers (e.g., Open-E NAS servers) for a smooth server shutdown in case of power failure. The server with UPS sends (or receives in case of slave mode) the power failure signal through the network to (or from) other servers and will shut down all servers in the network.

LCD Panel Support
Open-E NAS Enterprise supports the LCD panel as an optional display. Therefore, you don't need a monitor for configuring your NAS server manually.

DHCP Server Support
The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a communications protocol allowing network administrators to centrally manage and automate the process of assigning IP addresses in a network.

Multiple Network Interface Card (NIC) Support
Open-E NAS Enterprise supports usage of 2 or more network cards to access separate sub-networks. It allows users to select services to be enabled on a specified NIC.

Secured Administration Access
Secured Administration Access (using SSL) provides industry-standard security. Administrators can access and configure the NAS using SSL connection only. Open-E NAS Enterprise allows users to assign multiple administrators with different administrator rights.

No individual client or server licenses are required
With OPEN-E NAS Enterprise, 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 OPEN-E NAS Enterprise, and you just pay it once.