Nimbus
SAN Manager Specifications
D A T A S Y S T E M S
Storage Networking for All
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Simpler Network Storage: Nimbus IP Storage Appliances
The Nimbus IPS series is a family of Gigabit Ethernet-based storage appliances
based on the native iSCSI standard. Nimbus storage appliances connect to your
existing Ethernet network, providing reliable, high-performance data storage that
can be shared among multiple servers and PCs within minutes. It enables
departments, SMBs, and remote offices to rapidly implement a robust SAN
solution to reduce storage administration costs, increase capacity utilization, and
improve data availability. The Nimbus IPS series is the ideal foundation for
email, file, and web server consolidation, clustering, disaster recovery, disk-to-
disk backup, and other applications.
Key Features
All-in-one appliance provides the simplest and most affordable
solution for deploying a SAN
Installs in minutes with the industry's lowest TCO
500GB or 1TB storage capacity using hot-swappable ATA hard diskk
drives; add more modules as storage requirements grow
Built-in RAID levels 0, 1, and 5 with hot-sparing support
Based on the IETF-ratified iSCSI standard with Gigabit Ethernett
connectivity
Category-leading performance: 119MB/sec (near wire-speed)
High-density 1U rackmount enclosure with redundant, hot-swappable
power supplies, multiple cooling fans, and front panel LEDs
Built-in Nimbus SAN Manager software, accessible via the Ethernett
management port, provides intuitive IP SAN management
Certified for Windows 2000/XP/2003 and Linux
Delivering networked RAID storage accessible via Gigabit Ethernet, Nimbus
iSCSI appliances provide the most affordable, easiest to use IP SAN solution.
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Affordable, easy-to-use iSCSI RAID arrays for IP SANs
High-performance IP SAN in Minutes
The Nimbus IPS series is incredibly easy to deploy and operate thanks to its
appliance design, multiple front-panel status LEDs, and comprehensive built-in
software. Using the Nimbus SAN Manager software embedded in the IPS
appliance, IT personnel can remotely administer and monitor every aspect of the
system using a web browser. Management could not be simpler. The IPS series
also offers excellent performance, delivering near wire-speed Gigabit Ethernet
throughput (approximately 119MB/sec) in RAID 5 configurations. As a native
iSCSI storage target, the Nimbus appliance provides a complete IP SAN out-of-
the-box and the added assurance of open standards-based technology.
The IPS series features four lockable drive bays, each housing a 7,200rpm ATA
hard disk drive with 8MB cache, and dual-redundant, hot-swappable power
supplies. The system supports RAID 0, 1, and 5, as well as one hot-spare and hot-
swappable hard drives. The IPS series provides two ports on the rear of the
chassis: a 10/100 RJ-45 management port and a 1000-TX Gigabit Ethernet port
for iSCSI traffic.
The Nimbus IPS series provides industry-leading performance,
delivering near wire-speed throughput over standard IP networks.
Proven Interoperability and Cost Savings
The Nimbus IP SAN is a fraction of the cost of
leading Fibre Channel SANs. It is designed to work in
conjunction with best-of-breed networking hardware
(including Cisco, 3Com, Foundry, Extreme, NetGear),
backup software (including Veritas, CA, Tivoli,
Legato, CommVault), and Gigabit Ethernet NICs
(including Intel, 3Com, QLogic, Adaptec) to provide a cohesive, pre-tested and
interoperable solution to customers. The Nimbus IPS series has also been
certified and approved by Microsoft for use with Windows 2000, XP, and 2003
through its WHQL certification program.
Since the Nimbus IPS series connects over IP and uses the proven reliability of
TCP, customers do not need to fear interoperability issues or bear the cost of
deploying brand new networks, host bus adapters, or host-based software. When
remote access or data replication to a second site is required, the Nimbus solution
truly shines. Since it is based on IP, the Nimbus appliance is instantly accessible
over the Internet using built-in secure authentication - no new routers or
tunneling devices are required. Traditional firewall and VPN solutions
complement Nimbus solutions to provide proven access protection.
Technical Specifications
Hardware Feature Specifications System Software Specifications
1U rackmount form factor (1.75" high) Linux-based operating system
4 x 120GB or 250GB 7,200 rpm ATA/100 hard disk drives with 8.5ms access time and Flash-based boot image with quick-boot (less than 60 seconds)
8MB memory buffer System can be upgraded without losing configuration information (such as host,
500GB or 1TB total storage capacity (uninitialized) virtual disk, access control, and notification settings)
Hot-swappable hard disk drives in locking canisters Native iSCSI implementation based on IETF draft 20
Front panel LEDs: 4 x HDD power/status; iSCSI link (RX, and TX); Supports Microsoft iSCSI Initiator (Windows 2000/XP/2003) and the
Management port (link and activity); system power, status, temperature, and fan status Linux iSCSI Initiator
Front panel power and factory default buttons Microsoft WHQL certified and approved for Windows 2000, XP, and 2003
Dual redundant, hot-swappable 250W power supplies with one 110V power Built-in web server provides access to Nimbus SAN Manager software
connection each Supports single or mutual CHAP authentication and multiple users with
1 Gigabit Ethernet (copper 1000-TX) iSCSI Traffic port password-based access
1 10/100Mb Ethernet (copper RJ-45) Management port Supports header and data digest and tagged command queuing
Headless operation (management through IP or included cross-over cable) Supports RAID 0 (striping/spanning)
Intel processor-based motherboard with flash-based boot Supports RAID 1 (mirroring) with automatic data regeneration
Supports RAID 5 (striping/spanning with parity) with automatic data regeneration
Power, Environmental, and Compliance Specifications Supports up to one hot spare hard disk drive
Voltage 90 ~ 264 VAC full range, auto-sensing Supports up to 192 Virtual Disks
Frequency 47 ~ 63Hz Supports up to 192 iSCSI Hosts/Initiators
Input Current 6.0A (RMC) for 115VAC Supports Microsoft and Linux-based clusters (simultaneous multiple host connectivity
3.0A (RMC) for 230VAC to the same Virtual Disk)
Inrush Current 60.0A MAX for 115VAC
80.0A MAX for 230VAC
Operating Temp. 32 - 95 ˚F (0 - 35 ˚C) Protocol Support
Altitude -150 - 10,000 ft (-492 - 3048 m) iSCSI RFC 2143, 3374
Relative Humidity 8% - 80% (non-condensing) String Profile for iSCSI Name RFC 3454
Dimensions 19.1" D x 17.1" W x 1.73" H iSCSI Naming and Discovery IETF draft version 10
(485mm D x 434mm W x 44mm H)
iSNS IETF draft version 19
Weight IPS-500: 36.83 lbs (16.71 kg)
IP Sec RFC 2401
IPS-1000: 37.11 lbs (16.83 kg)
IP RFC 791
Compliance CE marking indicating compliance with
the (89/366/EEC. 73/23/EEC) directives TCP RFC 793
Safety UL 60950 ICMP RFC 792, 950
EN 60950 HTTP RFC 1945
EMC FCC (CFR 47, part 15) Class A SCSI-related SCSI-2, SCSI-3, SAM-2, SAM-3
EN 55022/55024

Accessories included with each Nimbus Storage Appliance Operating System Support
Cables 2 x 110V power cables Microsoft Windows 2000
1 x 5m 10/100Mb RJ-45 Ethernet cable Windows 2000 Server
1 x 5m 1000Mb-TX Gigabit Ethernet cable Windows XP
1 x 5m Cross-over cable Windows Server 2003
Accessories Rackmount rails for 19" racks Linux RedHat Linux 8.0
Rackmount accessories (including ears)
Documentation Electronic Documentation

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