Unlike other complicated or proprietary storage solutions, the ReadyNAS 1100 is a new class of NAS designed to meet the requirements of increasingly energy efficient computing environments. By carefully tailoring a Linux-based OS with a custom microprocessor, the 1100 removes traditional complexity, efficiency, and interoperability barriers. The ReadyNAS 1100 packs 2 gigabit interfaces, hardware RAID and 4 Hot Swap SATA disks all in a remarkable 12 inch deep 1U chassis! Quickly add network storage for any workgroup or department with the ReadyNAS 1100.
Summary
Enterprise Hardened embedded Linux operating system (No additional software to install or per-user licensing requirements)
4 500GB hot-swap SATA HDD and hardware accelerated RAID (0,1,5 and X-RAID)
X-RAID Technology Automated RAID Management with Volume Expansion. Scale easily from 1-4 disks and beyond
Dual Gigabit Ethernet Interface with native support for Windows, Macintosh and Linux/Unix Clients (CIFS/SMB, AFP, NFS) as well as FTP and HTTP support
Built-in system monitoring with SNMP and email alerts
Windows Domain and Active Directory Integration
Web browser interface and setup wizard to get the NAS configured quickly
Bundled 5-Client EMC Retrospect backup and recovery software for Windows and Macintosh
Intelligent monitoring of battery backup devices
Fully Journaled filesystem
Custom ReadyNAS microprocessor offers high performance with low power consumption
Typical 75 Watt Power Consumption with 4x750 GB Drives (A 20 AMP Rack = 30 1100s or 90 Terabytes of Storage!)
1U form factor & 12 inch depth facilitates back-to-back mounting
Power saving mode with additional scheduled startup and shutdown
Sequenced HDD Power on
X-CHANGE - Rapid system board replacement module
Automatic online firmware updates
Abstract
ReadyNAS 1100 was designed specifically for small businesses and workgroups. The ultra efficient, rack-mountable, 1U Network Attached Storage (NAS) appliance is cost-effective as well as rich in features, including Gigabit Ethernet, hardware RAID, continuous system monitoring and effortless Active Directory integration. With ReadyNAS, there is no additional software to install because the operating system is embedded.