FlexStor-NAS 1200
432GB to 3TB - 12+2 Drive 3U SATA NAS
 
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The FlexStor-NAS™ 1200 Xeon Serial ATA RAID NAS is a high-availability NAS server that incorporates storage capacities of 432GB to 3,000GB (3 TB) with the latest NAS and Serial ATA RAID technologies. That is up to 3 TeraBytes of fault-tolerant data storage in a convenient, space-saving 3U Rackmount chassis with hot-swappable drive trays, redundant 650 Watt N+1 power supplies, mirrored OS drives separate from storage array, and an advanced cooling system.
Not only is your data protected with your choice of RAID 1, 5 or 10, but you can also manage your file server easily and remotely with a web browser over your company's network. What's more, the FlexStor-NAS 1200 Xeon RAID NAS comes standard with a CD ROM, eliminating the hassle of trying to hook up an external CD ROM to your NAS server every time you want to install a new piece of software like many other NAS appliances currently on the market. Installation and setup are a breeze, allowing the FlexStor-NAS 1200 Xeon RAID NAS to be up and running in about 15 minutes after it is unpacked from the box.

The FlexStor-NAS 1200 Xeon RAID NAS comes populated with fourteen hard disk drives. Twelve of these drives are used for the RAID array, and the NAS operating system is mirrored on two hot-swappable 36GB 10,000RPM WD Raptor™ SATA disk drives with hardware RAID 1 to maintain maximum uptime. This gives you the full RAID storage capacity for your data. Plus, this dedicated file server can be easily expanded to capacities up to 15 TeraBytes by connecting it to 1 to 3 Enterprise™ 16000 RAID RAID subsystems. Available upgrade options include Dual Xeon, Fibre Gigabit Ethernet, as well as up to 2 cold spare storage array disk drives installed in the unit for the simple field replacement of failed drives. Whether you are building your company's network from the ground up, or just need to add more storage to your existing network, the FlexStor-NAS 1200 Xeon RAID NAS is the solution for you!
UNIT FEATURES
  • 432GB to 3,000GB (3TB) Capacities
  • Expandable up to 15 TeraBytes (Upgrade Option)
  • 19" Rackmount Chassis - 3U Form Factor
  • 14 Hot Swappable Serial ATA Disk Drives
    • 12 Disk Drives for Storage Array
    • 2 Mirrored 36GB 10,000RPM WD Raptor SATA Disk Drives for Operating System
  • Hot Swappable Redundant 650W N+1 Power Supplies
  • Single or Dual 2.4GHz Xeon Processors (Single Xeon Standard)
  • 2GB ECC Registered System Memory
  • Built-In Adaptec Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Controller
  • Dual 10/100/1000 Copper Gigabit Ethernet Controller
  • 1000BASE-SX Gigabit Fiber Ethernet Server Adapter (Upgrade Option)
  • Up to 2 Cold Spare Storage Array Disk Drives (Upgrade Option)
  • Slim CD ROM Drive & Floppy Disk Drives
  • RAID Levels 0, 1, 5, 10, or JBOD
  • Mirrored Disk Drives for Operating System - Separate from Data Storage RAID Array
  • Windows Storage Server 2003 & Storage Manager
 
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS
  • Material: Heavy-Duty Cold-Rolled Steel
  • Cooling: 3 x 40mm Ball-Bearing Fans + 3 x 80mm Ball-Bearing Fans + 2 x 60mm Ball-Bearing Hot-Swap Fans
  • Power Supply: 650W N+1 ATX
  • Air Filter: Removable and Washable
  • Controls: Power On/Off and System Reset
  • Indicators: Power and HDD LED's
  • Speaker: 0.4W Built-In
  • 16 Hot-Swap Drive Trays
  • Slim CD-ROM and Floppy Disk Drives
  • Temperature: 0°C(32°F)~ 50°C(122°F)
  • Humidity: 5%~95% Non-Condensing
  • Dimensions: 19"(W)x 27"(D) x 5.25"(H)
 
RAID TECHNOLOGY
New Levels of Reliability
The FlexStor-NAS™ brings new levels of reliability through patented switched architecture that exceeds SCSI and Fibre loop storage systems. Both SCSI and Fibre loop exhibit a problem commonly known as the "Christmas tree light syndrome" whereby any single drive failure can bring the entire storage system down. In this scenario RAID features fail to make the data available. The FlexStor-NAS brings switching to the drive. Because each drive on the array is electrically and mechanically isolated from each other, any drive failure will simply make that drive unavailable and the rest of the storage system remains undisturbed. In addition, FlexStor-NAS implements levels of Advanced Data Protection (ADP) that further protect you from data loss. In ADP Level-1 all drive commands are checked to insure that no command corruption has taken place over the drive interface. FlexStor-NAS also uses a Web-based storage management utility notifies you of drive failures via e-mail and audible alerts, providing a simple interface for managing your storage. FlexStor-NAS also delivers advanced features like hot swap and hot spare so that the replacement of a failed drive can be accomplished without disrupting the operation of the entire system.
 
The Fastest RAID Controller on the Planet
With FlexStor-NAS integrated RAID technology, you can now surpass the performance of any SCSI controller available. The FlexStor-NAS architecture is implemented with an 800 MB/sec switch fabric that allows parallel accesses to all drives simultaneously, yielding lower latency and increased data transfer rates for optimal application performance. No other storage solution offers the performance and features that Dynamic Network Factory delivers in the FlexStor-NAS.
 
WINDOWS OPERATING SYSTEM DETAILS
FlexStor-NAS™ Running Microsoft® Windows® Storage Server 2003
Featuring Volume Shadow Copy
Dynamic Network Factory's FlexStor-NAS™ running Microsoft® Windows® Storage Server 2003 is a dedicated file server designed for dependability, ease of integration and best value in networked storage.
 
Windows Storage Server 2003
Using the power of Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Windows Storage Server 2003 helps organizations to store and protect valuable end user data. From branch office file serving to full integration in the data center, Windows Storage Server 2003 is the dependable choice in storage. The hardware is easy to install, easy to manage, and offers a wider array of features that simplify file serving and the backup/replication of mission-critical data. FlexStor-NAS solutions have been designed to handle file serving, server consolidation, backup and restoration strategies, replication solutions, and handle the integration of NAS and SAN investments.
 
Windows Storage Server Benefits
  • Reliable and high performance - FlexStor-NAS solutions are dedicated to file serving and offer redundant hardware options based on an optimized OS that separates application and file I/O and provides superior SMB performance.
  • High Availability - Includes native support for up to 8 multi-nodes and superior performance is achieved using Distributed File System (DFS).
  • Fast Data and Disaster Recovery Options: Using Volume Shadow Copy Service and replication services for diaaster recovery solutions.
  • Multipath I/O (MPIO) Support - offers multiple or redundant pathways between storage devices and systems for continuous data availability and high I/O performance.
  • Ease of Integration - using the industry standard Windows server platform offers ease of integration into any IT environment. WSS 2003 also supports iSCSI with the included iSCSI initiator.
 
Cost-Effective Platform
FlexStor-NAS based on WSS 2003 are cost-effective solutions with a low TCO, feature scalable and flexible choices, and offer painless installation and integration.
 
ORDER INFORMATION
 
Part Number System Total Capacity (GB) Capacity @ RAID 5 (GB) Drive Speed
FLX1236r 432GB FlexStor-NAS 1200 Xeon RAID NAS Server 432GB 396GB 10,000RPM
FLX1274r 888GB FlexStor-NAS 1200 Xeon RAID NAS Server 888GB 814GB 10,000RPM
FLX12120r 1,440GB FlexStor-NAS 1200 Xeon RAID NAS Server 1,440GB 1,320GB 7200RPM
FLX12160r 1,920GB FlexStor-NAS 1200 Xeon RAID NAS Server 1,920GB 1,760GB 7200RPM
FLX12200r 2,400GB FlexStor-NAS 1200 Xeon RAID NAS Server 2,400GB 2,000GB 7200RPM
FLX12250r 3,000GB FlexStor-NAS 1200 Xeon RAID NAS Server 3,000GB 2,500GB 7200RPM
 
Upgrade Options
 
Part Number Description
FLXuDXEON Upgrade from Single Processor Xeon to Dual Processor Xeon
FLXu4GB Upgrade to 4GB ECC Registered System Memory
FLXu8GB Upgrade to 8GB ECC Registered System Memory
FLXu12GB Upgrade to 12GB ECC Registered System Memory
FLXu16GB Upgrade to 16GB ECC Registered System Memory
FLXuGIGf Add 1000BASE-SX Gigabit Fiber Ethernet Server Adapter to FlexStor-NAS
see Enterprise 16000 spec for part # Add 576GB to 4TB Enterprise 16000 for Higher Storage Capacity
FLX12u1CS Add 1 Cold Spare Storage Array Disk Drive to FlexStor-NAS 1200
FLX12u2CS Add 2 Cold Spare Storage Array Disk Drives to FlexStor-NAS 1200
WARext1YR Extend Parts & Labor Warranty for 1 Additional Year (2 Years Total)
WARext2YR Extend Parts & Labor Warranty for 2 Additional Years (3 Years Total)