Xsan 2

Xsan 2. The SAN file system for Mac OS X.

Key Features

• High-availability design. Access your mission-critical data even in the event of a system or Fibre Channel network failure. Xsan 2 includes high-availability features such as metadata controller failover and Fibre Channel multipathing. It can also send automatic event notifications via email or pager.
• Easy deployment. With Xsan 2, it’s easy to configure a storage network to meet the needs of your organization. Xsan features sophisticated volume management tools for storage optimization and lets you define file access permissions, assign quotas, and easily integrate with existing enterprise LDAP directory services.
• Seamless integration. Built to work with existing infrastructures, Xsan 2 is compatible with leading Fibre Channel switches and qualified RAID storage arrays. Xsan is designed to work with Mac OS X Server for file sharing, Mail Server clustering, and Podcast Producer. It also supports most native Mac OS X applications including Final Cut Studio and Final Cut Server.
• Simplified SAN setup. Xsan 2 makes it easier for first-time users to quickly set up and deploy a SAN. Simply select the Xsan option in the Mac OS X Server assistant, and you’ll be guided through the installation, setup, and configuration of your Xsan volumes.
• Xsan Admin 2. To make day-to-day SAN administration easier, Xsan 2 features a completely redesigned Xsan administration application.
• Improved performance. A next-generation data and storage pool distribution strategy combines with enhanced affinity management to dramatically improve high-bandwidth streaming workload.
• MultiSAN. Now a single workstation or server can access Xsan volumes simultaneously. MultiSAN is ideal for users who need to access multiple Xsan volumes from the same workstation or server, such as in newsrooms with separate SAN volumes for production and broadcast.
• Spotlight. Spotlight support makes it easy for users to search and access content on your SAN volumes. Xsan 2 takes advantage of Mac OS X features including Cover Flow and Quick Look, so users can preview files without even opening them.