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Started by cadastre
Fri, 13 Sep 1996 00:00
Near-on-Line Network Storage Server
Author: cadastre
Date: Fri, 13 Sep 1996 00:00
Date: Fri, 13 Sep 1996 00:00
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VastNSS (Network Storage Server) � � VastNSSTM is a near on-line storage system suitable for client-server and LAN environments. VastNSS handles large image and data files for applications such as: � broadcast and multimedia � prepress and print production � medical imaging � engineering and architectural design � graphic arts and visual communications � GIS and remote sensing � off-site backup for disaster recovery � � VastNSS was designed to work in standard client-server environments. VastNSS is compatible with any system that supports NFS. This includes networks for UNIX workstations, Macintosh and DOS PCs. In these environments, VastNSS appears as a network disk drive. And since the system presents itself as a disk drive, this eliminates problems either with operating systems or applications software. � � VastNSS starts at 100 GB capacity and expands to 1,500 GB. It consists of a large disk cache and linked tape transports, each holding up to 50 GB of information and images. � � VastNSS creates directory and indices for every piece of data on the system using NOLOSTM (Near On-Line Operating System). This VastNSS operating system organizes data sent to it. � � VastNSS integrates and automates handling data in a virtually seamless fashion. To users, VastNSS provides: � transparent file management � the functionality of a disk dive � transparent file migration � continuous media monitoring � full backup and restore functionality Specifications: Control Unit CPU: Motorola VME 167 or VME 177 Control Unit Processor Motorola 68040 RAM: 64 MB Disk Drive: 4 GB SCSI Signal Processor: SIGC Card for Read / Write Data Channel Ports: Ethernet 10 MBPS RS 232, RS 485, SCSI TAM (Transport Array Module) 4 Tape Transports with TSWITCH multiplexer card Tape: Maxell ST- 182BQ 12mm Professional Tape Operating Systems: Novell NetWare, OS/2, Banyan Vines, Windows NT and WorkGroups, MacOS, AIX, SunOS, Solaris, HP/UX, IRIS, SGI and OSF/1 Tested NFS Environments: All Apple Macintosh clients under System 7.1, Linux 1.2.10, Tenon InterSystems Mach Ten UNIX kernel (ver. 2.2.1B (VM)), Intercon NFS/Share (ver.1.35), Beame & Whiteside (ver 3.2), Wollongong PathWay NFS client, SunOS 4.1.1/4.1.3, HP/UX A.09.03 Capacity: Maxell ST - 182BQ 50GB (native) Transfer Rate: Tape: 2 MBPS (native) File Access Time: File in Cache: Near Instantaneous (10 msec.) * File Not in Cache: 14 sec. minimal access for 1 tape file 34 sec. access with tape 1/3 full 44 sec. access with tape 1/2 full 72 sec. access with tape completely full Fast Position Speed (Fast Forward & Rewind): 82.55 ips (210.5 cm/sec) average speed Data Integrity: Reed Solomon ECC Read & Write Format: PRML (Partial Response Maximum Likelihood) MTBF: Disk Cache - 800,000 hours Tape Transport - 80,000 hours Environment: Operating Temperature 50 - 104 F (10 - 40 C) Operating Humidity 35 - 85 % (non - condensing) Power Consumption: Control Unit 160 W @ 115V AC, 60 Hz TAM 140 W @ 115V AC, 60 Hz Physical Dimensions: Control Unit 13.96" H x 18.96" W x 17.3" D (354.6 mm x 481.6 mm x 439.4 mm) TAM 17.46" H x 18.96" W x 17.3" D (443.5mm x 481.6mm x 439.4mm) Weight: Control Unit 83 lbs. (37.7 kg) TAM (empty) 50 lbs. (22.7 kg) Tape Transport 17 lbs. (7.7 kg) Please contact for further information; Cadastral Geomatics International Inc. 7 Ste-Therese Hull, Quebec - J9A 2M9 (819) 777-6054 - Fax 777-6922 cadastre@magi.com
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