10TB-1000TB+
Flexible capacity tiers for branch, enterprise and large-scale data environments.
One resilient platform for file and block data.
Unified NAS and SAN appliances for centralized data, high-speed application storage, backup and disaster recovery.
Unified StorageUsable capacity Data protection Protocols Resilience Performance Operations
Centralize data without compromising access.
SmartComm NAS and block appliances consolidate shared files and application storage onto protected, manageable infrastructure. Scale from tens of terabytes to petabyte-class estates while maintaining familiar protocols, operational controls and data protection workflows.
Typical use cases
- Centralized file services
- Backup and disaster recovery
- Media production and repositories
- Database storage
- VoIP and security recording
- Virtual machine datastores
Key specifications
Flexible RAID
RAID5, RAID6, RAID10 and hot spare protection options.
File and block access
NFS, SMB and iSCSI connectivity from a unified storage platform.
Protected and replicated
Snapshots, replication and metrocluster capabilities for local and site-level recovery.
Up to 10GB/s
High-throughput storage for demanding shared services and application data.
Automated management
Web, CLI and Ansible management for administrators and infrastructure teams.
Recommended configurations
| Configuration | Capacity / performance | Protection | Primary role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Office | 20TB | RAID5 | Shared files and local backup |
| Enterprise Backup | 500TB | RAID-DP dedupe | Consolidated backup and recovery |
| All-SSD Performance | 100GB/s replication | Snapshots and replication | Performance-sensitive application data |
Competitive positioning
A unified NAS/SAN approach gives organizations centralized control, multiprotocol access and built-in data protection without creating separate file and block storage silos.