Workgroup Storage Systems

Rack of 1U systemsMost computer systems incorporate a storage component - often, such systems are centralised to provide cost savings in deployment, management and data protection. With the growth in freely available open-source Linux distributions, many customers leveraging low-cost storage servers to deliver workgroup storage servers. Alces integration services can help your business deliver a consistent, repeatable storage server solution built with your choice of commoditiy hardware.  


Linux based Open-systems storage

New innovations in hard disks, software-based RAID systems and solid state disk technology have provided a wide range of competant components for any Linux based network attached storage (NAS) solution. Often, redundant components are included into the hardware platform to create a highly available storage service. The selection of Linux distribution, storage drivers, RAID and filesystem configuration strongly influences the performance and availability characteristics of the final solution.

Alces Software integration services can provide your business with a customised, repeatable NAS appliance software build capable of maximising the potential of your chosen hardware platform. With experience working with leading storage hardware vendors including LSI, Sun StorageTek, Adaptec and Hitachi, Alces can augment your existing storage administration staff to deliver complete solutions for your business.

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