Open-E DSS supports three different types of file based Data Replication
Asynchronous Data Replication (file based) within the system
Asynchronous Data Replication (file based) over a LAN
Asynchronous Data Replication (file based) over a WAN
Additionally, DSS Supports three types of block based Volume Replication
Synchronous Volume Replication (block based) over a LAN for NAS, iSCSI and Fiber Channel appliances,
Synchronous Volume Replication (block based) over a WAN for NAS, iSCSI and Fiber Channel appliances,
Synchronous Volume Replication (block based) with Failover over a LAN for iSCSI appliances
Recommended Resources
Key Hardware (two systems)
x86 compatible
RAID Controller
HDD's
Network Interface Cards
Software
Open-E DSS, 2 units
Data is written and read in System 1
Data is periodically replicated to System 2 via an Internet connection
In the event of a raid array error or disk drive error on System 1, the server will send an e-mail notification to the administrator,
In the event of a loss of system 1 users will be notified,Administrator then switches users to System 2 over the WAN.
After switching, replicated data is available on System 2
Open-E, Inc. lays its main focus on IP-based storage management software. The company is well known for its Open-E Data Storage Software V7 (DSS V7), a file and block storage management software supporting iSCSIs storage, NAS storage, InfiniBand, and FibreChannel. The software is iSCSI Active-Active Ready for high-availability and additionally includes Remote Mirroring for disaster recovery, WORM (Write Once Read Many) support for digital archiving, and NDMP (Network Data Management Protocol) support for universal backup. Open-E's philosophy is simple: develop high quality software, use the latest technology and maintain a competitive edge in all market areas - for the benefit of customers and partners.