ARCOS OPERATING SYSTEM

Arc Storage uses the ZFS file system developed by Sun Microsystems as the core for ArcOS.
This gives us the ability to bring sophisticated enterprise class features to any size business.
Such as massive performance gains by using Hybrid Storage.
Adding SSD drives as another memory tier. The ArcOS is able to increase the performance of Hard Drives by placing the L2ARC cache and ZIL cache on fast SSDs.
The Hybrid Storage model in Arc Storage systems, allows for massive storage capacities using inexpensive Hard Drives, while still getting the speed and performance of SSD.

HARD DRIVE FAILURE TOLERANCE

ArcOS has the ability to gracefully handle a failed hard drive by using RAIDz, RAIDz2 and RAIDz3. Systems can be configured to handle one or more drive failures by utilizing Hot Spare technology in the ArcOS. This allows for a spare drive to kick into action due to a failed drive until it can be replaced.

PREVENTS DATA CORRUPTION

Magnetic Storage used in Hard Drives can start to break down and become corrupted if it hasn’t been accessed in a long period of time. ArcOS, using the ZFS file system, has the amazing ability to ensure that all of your data never gets corrupted. Using a 256-bit checksum, the file system can heal data that has become corrupted silently on the Hard Drives.

SNAPSHOTS

ArcOS snapshot capability is a great way of being able to preserve data quickly and easily. The overhead is minimal and accessing the data is a piece of cake. It even lets you snapshot an entire hierarchy at once using the ArcOS web GUI. This process can be automated and set by the administrator to run at specific intervals.

REPLICATIONS BETWEEN TWO SYSTEMS

The Arc-Cloud system has been specifically designed to replicate data from one Arc Storage system to another by using the Replication Extension*. Administrator can configure the automated process using the ArcOS web GUI.

TIME MACHINE AND WINDOWS BACKUPS

ArcOS has the ability to been seen on a network as a compatible Time Machine device. This allows you to backup multiple Apple computers to a single Arc Storage system. ArcOS will work with any Windows backup software that can write to a network SMB drive. Using ArcOS built-in compression, backups are compressed in real time saving space and keeping your data safe.

*Additional fees apply to activate the Replication Extension. Call 866-603-5394 for more details.

Easy To Use

Arc Storage systems come pre-configured, ready to use and preinstalled with a web based GUI. The ArcOS web GUI gives you access to basic and advanced features of the ArcOS and allows for administration from any computer or mobile device with a modern web browser. Logging into your Arc Storage system is easy, just enter the IP address of your system in a web browser and that’s it.

We can also pre-configure your system with a custom configuration.
Please contact us 866-603-5394 to ask about customized solutions.

ISCSI AND FIBER CHANNEL SUPPORT

ArcOS supports the ability to be an iSCSI target or a Fiber Channel Target. This give you the ability to run a SAN infrastructure from an Arc-Store or Arc-StoreVM.

VMWARE

ArcOS fully supports VAAI, VMWare’s vStorage APR for Array Integration. This enables a number of storage-related operations; such as initializing a virtual disk and cloning a virtual machine to be offloaded from the ESX/ESXi host to the array controller. Offloading operations from the ESX/ESXi host means extra CPU cycles for your applications; improving the overall utilization of your server.

WINDOWS

Arc-NAS* uses standard SMB file protocol for sharing files with the Windows operating system. Compatible versions are 9x, 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 2003, 2003R2, 2008, and 2008R2. Advanced control is available by utilizing advanced features like Active Directory integration. Administrators can set granular user permissions and filesystem quotas. Integration can be configured using the ArcOS web GUI.

LINUX

Arc-NAS* supports NFS file sharing for all Linux users. NFSv4 permission are supported out of the box as well.

MAC

Arc-NAS* and Arc-ShareNAS** support native AFP protocol out of the box. Mac users will see the Arc Storage system on the network in Finder. Both products support avahi network discovery.

SRP (SCSI REMOTE PROTOCOL)

ArcOS delivers a target implementation of SCSI Remote Protocol using InfiniBand as the underlying transport. SRP accelerates the SCSI protocol by mapping the data transfer phases to RDMA operations. As a result, the SRP initiator*** should be able to read and write data from a ArcOS SRP target at high data rates with relatively low CPU utilization.


* Arc-NAS is the only product where File Level based file sharing is enabled by default. To use an Arc-NAS as a block level iSCSI target, requires additional configuration.

** Arc-ShareNAS is a product designed for video professionals. AFP is the only file sharing protocol enabled by default.

*** SRP initiators are only supported on Linux and VMWare ESX/ESXi. Please contact us 866-603-5394 to make sure your version of Linux/VMware have been tested and is supported. Your infrastructure must be running a SubNet Manager.

INTERCONNECTION TECHNOLOGY

Interconnection Technology is the hardware used to connect an Arc Storage system to your SAN or LAN. ArcOS is compatible with most interconnections on the market; from Gigabit ethernet, 10 Gigabit ethernet, up to 8 Gigbit Fibre Channel, and 10 to 40 Gigabit Infiniband*. The ArcOS was built to handle most infrastructures. For you, this means you are not locked into using any particular one now or in the future. You may change or upgrade the connection from the Arc Storage system to accommodate changes in your infrastructure or new technology, just by replacing the interconnection card in your Arc Storage system.

ETHERNET

ArcOS supports file sharing, iSCSI and FCoE using the ethernet protocol.

FIBER CHANNEL

ArcOS supports Fiber Channel targeting system. This target appears as a Fiber Channel storage device being plugged in directly to a server or Fiber Channel switch.

INFINIBAND

ArcOS supports the SRP protocol using InfiniBand. ArcOS does not at this time support IPoIB.

*InfiniBand SRP protocol is only supported on Linux and VMWare ESX/ESXi. Please contact us 866-603-5394 to make sure your version of Linux/VMware have been tested and is supported. Your infrastructure must be running a SubNet Manager.