Cisco Smart Storage

In June, 2010 Cisco announced Cisco Smart Storage - family of inexpensive and simple desktop solutions for network storage in use with the integrated business applications which are developed especially for small enterprises with the state to 100 people.

The desktop devices for network data storage of Cisco Small Business NSS 300 Series Smart Storage having two, four or six slots provide to small business single solution for information storage with the integrated business applications, providing the integrated, well protected method of storage of crucial corporate data and exchange of such data.

The storage device connected to network - the managed method of centralization, protection and data transmission. Capacity of the devices which are a part of the Cisco Smart Storage family - one of the best in the industry. It allows to accelerate backup and to facilitate information exchange. When using disks on 2 terabytes the capacity of the storage devices Cisco can be to the 12th terabyte. If for these devices more capacious disks are certified, the volume of storage will increase.

The family of the solutions Cisco Smart Storage not only saves data, but also includes in the structure the built-in applications which range will extend. Today it is the Web server which is built in and configured by the user from the publication WordPress integrated by the platform facilitating problems of authentication of users and network management.

Safety features of Cisco Smart Storage provide security of remote access and access on the Internet, helping to prevent unauthorized access. Data encryption on a disk protects crucial corporate data even in case of theft of the hard drive. The majority of solutions for data storage at small enterprises does not support this function of the corporate level.

Simplicity of setup and management: Cisco Smart Storage devices are configured and controlled with the help of the interface of browser type.

Flexibility: the solutions Cisco Smart Storage support data exchange between the devices working running all popular operating systems. Besides this platform can be made iSCSI object in the virtualized or cluster environment.

Power efficiency: the storage devices Cisco for small enterprises can be configured on automatic switch-on and switching off depending on time of day. They also save energy using the Energy Star adapter of class V and hard drives reducing rotational speed in the absence of active work.

For the solutions Cisco Small Business NSS 300 Series Smart Storage it is possible to purchase the services of Cisco Small Business Pro Service providing to small enterprise three years' access to technical support, new software versions, the round-the-clock technical help desk working in the chat mode, replacement (in case of need) of faulty hardware components the next working day, support by phone in working hours and expanded support through Cisco Small Business Support Center.

Cost and product availability

The cost of the products Cisco Small Business NSS 300 Series Smart Storage according to the directory is from 913 to 5.625 US dollars depending on model. This solution is available in all regions of the world.

The cost of service of Cisco Small Business Pro Service is 149 US dollars for the majority of the NSS 300 configurations.