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ESVA Familie

  1. Remote Replication on ESVA: Common Topologies, SANWatch Configurations and Disaster Recovery

    This application note introduces remote replication functionality on Infortrend’s ESVA storage systems, showing commonly used topologies to achieve remote replication, highlighting relevant configurations in the SANWatch management software and explaining procedures for disaster recovery.

  2. Enabling Multi-pathing on ESVA with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Device Mapper

    This document describes how to enable multi-pathing configuration using the Device Mapper service available in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.1

  3. Using ESVA iSCSI-host Storage with Citrix XenServer 5.6:Data Recovery Configurations

    This application note describes how to use ESVA iSCSI-host storage systems with Citrix XenServer 5.6, in particular data recovery configurations for snapshot, volume copy and volume mirror.

  4. Scale-Out and Scale-Up on ESVA: Performance Considerations, Hardware Set-up, SANWatch Configurations

    This application note introduces scale-out and scale-up technologies of ESVA storage systems and describes relevant settings in the SANWatch management software.

  5. Using ESVA FC-host Storage with Citrix XenServer 5.6 - Data Recovery Configurations

    This application note describes how to use ESVA Fibre Channel (FC)-host storage systems with Citrix XenServer 5.6, in particular data recovery configurations for snapshot, volume copy and volume mirror

  6. SANWatch Configurations for Remote Replication on ESVA

    This application note introduces the remote replication function on ESVA storage systems and describes relevant settings in the SANWatch

    management software.
  7. HP-UX 11i v3 (11.31) Native Multi-pathing for Use with Infortrend Storage Arrays

    This application note examines the native multi-pathing feature available on HP-UX 11i v3 (11.31). HP-UX 11i v3 (11.31) is supported by a large number of Infortrend storage arrays, and the native multi-pathing feature can help

    users of these storage arrays to optimize performance. The application note explains how to verify that the native multi-pathing feature is working properly.
  8. Using ESVA FC-host Storage Systems in VMware vSphere 4

    This application note explains the configure details of using Infortrend ESVA FC-host storage systems with VMware vSphere 4 to deliver a virtualized data center featuring high efficiency, flexibility and availability.

  9. Using ESVA iSCSI-host Storage Systems in VMware vSphere 4

    This application note explains the configure details of using Infortrend ESVA iSCSI-host storage systems in VMware vSphere 4 to deliver a virtualized data center featuring high efficiency, flexibility and availability.

  10. Using ESVA iSCSI-host Storage Systems with Citrix XenServer 5.5

    This application note provides the detailed configuration steps about how to make the virtual volumes on Infortrend iSCSI-host ESVA storage systems available to Citrix XenServer 5.5.

  11. Using ESVA iSCSI-host Storage Systems with Windows Server 2008 R2 - Failover Clustering and Hyper-V

    This application note provides step-by-step instructions about how to configure Infortrend ESVA storage systems to use with Windows Server 2008 R2 clustering and Hyper-V virtualization, and leverage the new features of CSV (Cluster Storage Volume) and Live Migration.

  12. Using ESVA Snapshot to Protect Oracle Database 10g

    This application note provides step-by-step instructions about how to protect Oracle Database 10g with the storage-based snapshot feature provided by Infortrend ESVA storage systems.

  13. Using Infortrend ESVA with Microsoft SQL Server

    This application note introduces the architecture and various storage protection features of Infortrend ESVA storage systems, and provides suggestions on using them with Microsoft SQL Server to fulfill enterprise database requirements and achieve maximized storage utilization, usage flexibility and efficiency of customer investments.

EonStor DS Familie

  1. Notes on using the snapshot feature on EonStor DS G7 Series in Windows Environment

    This application note describes possible technical issues and there workarounds regarding the snapshot feature on EonStor DS G7 series in Windows environment.

  2. Using EonStor DS/EonStor FC-host Storage Systems with VMware Infrastructure 3 and VMware ESX 4

    This application note explains configuration details for using Infortrend EonStor DS and EonStor FC-host storage systems with VMware Infrastructure 3 and VMware ESX 4 to deliver a reliable, flexible and efficient datacenter.

  3. Enabling Multi-pathing on EonStor DS with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Device Mapper

    This document describes how to enable multi-pathing configuration using the Device Mapper service available in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.1

  4. Using EonStor DS/EonStor iSCSI-host Storage Systems with VMware Infrastructure 3 and VMware ESX 4

    This application note explains configuration details when using Infortrend EonStor DS/EonStor iSCSI-host storage systems with VMware Infrastructure 3 and VMware ESX 4 to deliver a datacenter featuring high efficiency, flexibility and availability.

  5. Using EonStor DS iSCSI-host Storage with Citrix XenServer 5.6: Data Recovery Configurations

    This application note describes how to use EonStor DS iSCSI-host storage systems with Citrix XenServer 5.6, in particular data recovery configurations for snapshot, volume copy/mirror and remote replication

  6. SANWatch Configurations for Remote Replication on EonStor DS

    This application note introduces the remote replication function on EonStor DS storage systems and describes relevant settings in the SANWatch management software.

  7. Using Infortrend's EonStor DS Storage Systems with Windows Server 2008 R2 - Failover Clustering and Hyper-V

    This application note provides step-by-step instructions about how to configure Infortrend EonStor DS storage systems to use with Windows Server 2008 R2 clustering and Hyper-V virtualization, and leverage the new features of CSV (Cluster Storage Volume) and Live Migration.

EonNAS Familie

  1. Using Microsoft Active Directory (AD) with EonNAS 3000 and 5000 in Windows Server 2003 R2

    This application note describes how to use Microsoft Active Directory (AD) service with EonNAS 3000 and 5000 systems in Windows Server 2003 R2 environments

  2. Using Microsoft Active Directory (AD) with EonNAS 3000 and 5000 in Windows Server 2008

    This application note describes how to use Microsoft Active Directory (AD) service with EonNAS 3000 and 5000 systems in Windows Server 2008 environments

  3. Accessing EonNAS 3000 and 5000 from the Internet

    This application note describes how to access EonNAS 3000 and 5000 data from the Internet

  4. Configuring EonNAS 3000 and 5000 as an iSCSI Storage Repository on Citrix XenServer
    This application note describes how to configure Infortrend’s EonNAS 3000 and 5000 systems as an iSCSI storage repository on Citrix XenServer
  5. Deduplication on EonNAS 3000 and 5000: UI Configurations and Impact on Capacity Utilization

    This application note describes how to configure the deduplication function on Infortrend’s EonNAS 3000 and 5000 systems, and provides several examples of how deduplication can achieve significant capacity reductions in typical application environments

  6. Using EonNAS 3000 and 5000 with Citrix XenDesktop 5

    This application note describes how users can deploy EonNAS 3000 and 5000 systems with Citrix XenDesktop 5

  7. Configuring EonNAS 3000 and 5000as an iSCSI Target

    This application note describes how to configure the iSCSI target feature in EonNAS 3000 and 5000 systems

  8. Setting up an FTP Server with EonNAS 3000 and 5000

    This application note describes how to set up an FTP server with EonNAS 3000 and 5000 and access EonNAS through FTP

  9. Using Apple Time Machine with EonNAS 3000 and 5000

    This application note describes how to use EonNAS 3000 and 5000 as an external storage device for the Apple Time Machine backup utility

  10. Setting up Remote Replication on EonNAS 3000 and 5000

    This application note describes how to set up remote replication on EonNAS 3000 and 5000 systems

  11. Snapshot Rollback on EonNAS 3000 and 5000

    This application note describes how to rollback snapshots on EonNAS 3000 and EonNAS 5000 systems

  12. Performing System Migration with EonNAS Pro and 1000

    This application note describes how to perform system migration with EonNAS Pro and 1000 systems

  13. Using Snapshots on EonNAS Pro and 1000

    This application note describes how to use snapshots to protect shared folders, iSCSI volumes and system configurations on EonNAS Pro and 1000

  14. Using Time Machine to Backup Multiple Mac Clients to EonNAS Pro and 1000

    This application note describes how to use Time Machine to backup multiple Mac clients to EonNAS Pro and 1000

  15. Using the iSCSI Target Service on EonNAS Pro and 1000

    This application note describes how to configure the iSCSI target feature in EonNAS Pro unified storage systems when working in Windows Server environments

  16. Accessing EonNAS Pro from the Internet

    This application note describes how to access EonNAS Pro data from the Internet

  17. Deduplication on EonNAS Pro: UI Configurations and Impact on Capacity Utilization

    This application note describes how to configure the deduplication function on Infortrend’s EonNAS Pro systems, and provides several examples of how deduplication can achieve significant capacity reductions in typical application environments.

  18. Setting up an FTP Server with EonNAS Pro

    This application note describes how to set up an FTP server with EonNAS Pro and access EonNAS Pro through FTP

EonStor Familie

  1. Enabling Linux Device Mapper Multipath on EonStor® for Linux RHEL 5 Update 2 and SLES SP2

    This document describes how to enable multi-pathing configuration using Linux’s Device Mapper service. With additional configuration files, customers using RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5 Update 2 and SuSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 10 Service Pack (SP) 2 operating systems can utilize multi-pathing benefits.

  2. Deploying Apple® Xsan2® with EonStor® S16F Series

    This document guides users how to deploy EonStor S16F-R1430 storage systems with Apple’s Xsan 2 cluster file system. Special considerations have been included to optimize performance for Audio/Video editing environments.

  3. How Does EonStor IP SAN Serve as Ideal Storage for Video Surveillance

    This document describes the trend of video surveillance from analog to digital; and how EonStor IP SAN is qualified as ideal storage match for surveillance by offering low cost-per-capacity, high availability, robust data protection, ample performance and ease-of-use.

  4. How does IP SAN Benefit SMB Storage Environments?

    This document describes how IP SAN allows SMBs to enjoy all SAN benefits but requires lower costs and less maintenance training than FC SAN. It also mentions two additional benefits - data protection and 10GbE technology - which make IP SAN an even more promising choice for SMBs. Infortrend’s EonStor iSCSI arrays are ideal  candidates for a cost-effective and reliable IP SAN solution.

  5. Install and Manage iSCSI Volumes Using Linux Initiators

    This document describes how to enable the access to Infortrend’s iSCSI storage using Linux’s iSCSI initiators.

  6. Configuring Microsoft Cluster Service in a VMware vSphere 4 Environment Using Infortrend Storage

    This application note explains the configuration details of using Microsoft Cluster Service to cluster virtual machines in VMware vSphere 4 to enhance system availability.

  7. Expanding Data Volumes on EonStor® Storage Systems in Windows 2003 Server Environment

    This application note explains how existing storage volumes can be expanded using Infortrend storage in conjunction with the dynamic volumes capabilities of the Windows 2003 server systems.

  8. Install and Manage iSCSI Volumes Using Solaris 10 Initiators

    This document describes how to enable the access to Infortrend’s iSCSI storage using Solaris’s iSCSI initiators.

  9. iSCSI Configuration from the Bottom Up

    This document guides users through all configuration processes of an iSCSI storage system (S16E or S12E series using firmware revision 3.73). Some features, e.g., Grouping (Multiple Connections per Session) and SLP (Service Location Protocol), require the mutual support from counterpart devices in an iSCSI network.

  10. Using Infortrend EonStor B12 Series with Intel SSD in a Microsoft SQL Server Environment

    This application note discusses the benefits of Infortrend 2.5-inch SSD-based RAID solution and provides deployment suggestions on using the solution in a Microsoft SQL Server environment.

  11. Using Infortrend EonStor FC-host Storage with HP-UX11i

    This application note explains the basic configuration steps of using Infortrend EonStor FC-host storage systems with HP-UX 11i to realize a data center delivering maximized ROI, simplified management, optimized performance and operational resilience.

  12. HP-UX 11i v3 (11.31) Native Multi-pathing for Use with Infortrend Storage Arrays

    This application note examines the native multi-pathing feature available on HP-UX 11i v3 (11.31). HP-UX 11i v3 (11.31) is supported by a large number of Infortrend storage arrays, and the native multi-pathing feature can help users of these storage arrays to optimize performance. The application note explains how to verify that the native multi-pathing feature is working properly.

  13. Backup and Recovery by using SANWatch - Snapshot

    A snapshot is a point-in-time logical view of the data that is created by saving data differentials to a repository whenever the data in the source volume is about to be overwritten. The technique is also known as the “copy-on-write” technology that allows a snapshot to be instantaneously created while the source volume is actively serving I/Os.

  14. Data Protection for Exchange Servers Using Infortrend SANWatch Snapshot and Symantec Backup Exec 11d through Microsoft VSS

    This document describes how to use Infortrend SANWatch Snapshot and Symantec Backup Exec 11d to do Exchange server backup through the coordination enabled by Microsoft Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS).

  15. Data Protection for Exchange Servers Using Infortrend SANWatch Snapshot and Symantec Backup Exec 12 through Microsoft VSS

    This document describes how to use Infortrend SANWatch Snapshot and Symantec Backup Exec 12 to do Exchange server backup through the coordination enabled by Microsoft Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS).

  16. How Should I Configure VMware ESX 3.x Servers to Work with EonStor RAID Arrays for Controller Failover?

    Infortrend’s EonStor Fibre Channel host and iSCSI host arrays are now supported on ESX servers. If you are using ESX 3.x servers, please follow the procedures in this document to configure them so that data paths can successfully failover when redundant controllers failover.

  17. Safeguarding Data Storage for Video Surveillance and Security

    As digital surveillance systems increase in popularity, data storage becomes an important issue especially when monitoring large installations. There is a range of options available to store CCTV footage depending on the data capacity requirements.

  18. Using Infortrend EonStor FC-host Storage with HP-UX11i

    This application note explains the basic configuration steps of using Infortrend EonStor FC-host storage systems with IBM AIX v6.1 to realize a data center delivering maximized ROI, simplified management, optimized performance and operational resilience.