Chapter 1 Introduction; About The Product; Hardware Features; Software Features - Advantech DNS-3000 User Manual

Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 About the Product

This manual provides an introduction to the DNS-3000. It is one product
among the DNS Series of storage devices, specially designed for file
sharing with multi-platform file sharing support capabilities. Data storage
in the DNS can be partitioned either as application-based or user-based,
with each partition having its own security definitions. Remote access is
also supported, allowing the administrator to manage remotely. In addi-
tion, backup and volume management can be done through a Web
browser-based GUI interface.
The DNS-3000 is available in two models:
• Model with 2 built-in U320 SCSI external ports
• Model without U320 SCSI external ports

1.1.1 Hardware Features

The DNS-3000 has the following standard hardware specifications:
• Intel 3.0 GHz Pentium 4 processor
• 1 GB DDR 400 MHz SDRAM memory
• 1 to 4 SATA hot-plug 7200 rpm hard disks
The DNS-3000 has the following optional hardware configurations:
• Optional upgraded processor
• Optional expandable memory
• Optional expandable capacity
• 2 Ultra SC320 SCSI external ports for tape device or expansion unit

1.1.2 Software Features

Advanced features supported by the DNS-3000 include:
• Windows Storage Server 2003
• Microsoft Services for Macintosh
• Microsoft Services for UNIX 3.5
• NAS Web Based User Interface (WebUI)
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