metaSAN介绍课件

1、Share rich media in a high-speed, cross-platform SAN,Enable your Mac, PC, and Linux workstations to simultaneously read/write common files at hundreds of megabytes per second!,What is a SAN?,A Storage Area Network (SAN) allows multiple computers to simultaneously attach to a common storage device. A

2、 SAN overcomes the performance bottleneck associated with traditional NAS (Network Attached Storage) and server-clients technologies SAN management software (such as metaSAN) is required to arbitrate accesses and prevent corruption that would normally occur when multiple computers attempt to write t

3、o the same volume,2/33,Volume-level sharing,Traditional volume-level solutions grant write access to a given volume to only one user at a time. Others can only read.,3/33,metaSAN provides the high-speed that enable multiple power users to read and write to the same volume while maintaining very high

4、 bandwidth.,True sharing,4/33,Heterogeneous operating system support,metaSAN enables Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux users to share content and collaborate efficiently. metaSAN provides the real-time translation technology that enables Windows (or Linux users) to read HFS+ volumes, and vice-versa.,5/33

5、,Centralized management of SAN definitions,metaSAN simplifies SAN management by allowing global, as well as local SAN settings to be controlled from a single workstation.,6/33,Centralized management of SAN definitions,A “SAN Definition” contains members, volumes, and shares,7/33,Native OS support,me

6、taSAN preserves the integrity of NTFS and HFS+ which greatly simplifies SAN maintenance. The OS of the Metadata Controller determines which will be used on the SAN.,8/33,Native OS access rights management,metaSAN relies on your native OS security (i.e. Active Directory under Windows and Open Directo

7、ry under Mac OS) to grant or deny accesses to the shared storage. There is no need to manage additional accounts,9/33,Per-node bandwidth usage control,metaSAN enables a prioritized and fair distribution of the available network throughput by allowing bandwidth reservation and quota to be assigned to

8、 certain workstations,Avoid drop-frames during capture!,10/33,metaSANs contributes to lowering the total cost of ownership by eliminating the need to pay a premium for additional performances you dont really need,Per-node bandwidth usage control,11/33,Virtualization for Avid,metaSAN enables efficien

9、t workgroup collaboration among multiple users of Avid software on Windows platforms by virtualizing the Avid OMFI Media. All workstations maintain their own database, but share simultaneous access to the same mediafiles.,12/33,Soft zoning,metaSAN enables the shared storage to be partitioned in a nu

10、mber of zones that permit the compartmentalization of data for increased security.,13/33,24/7 mission-critical ready,In the event of a Metadata Controller failure, metaSAN automatically elects a new controller among the designated workstations (must be of the same OS).,14/33,Fibre channel to Etherne

11、t failover,In the event of a connectivity malfunction, metaSAN automatically provides seamless failover from fibre channel to Ethernet,15/33,Five good reasons to decide in favor of metaSAN,1. Unique cross-platform integration Windows, Mac, and Linux workstations easily join the SAN Built-in translat

12、ion technology ensures everyone can read and write the same files No visible performance impact to foreign clients 2. Works with your favorite hardware and software Use the storage and networking technology that best meet your performance and budget requirements Leverage FC for high-performance, and

13、 Gb Ethernet for low cost Works with virtually all storage manufacturers (Apple, Ciprico, G-tech, IBM, Infortrend, HP, Xyratex, etc.),16/33,Five good reasons to decide in favor of metaSAN,3. Uses a native (HFS+ or NTFS) Your SAN is Easier to setup, maintain, and support Choose the you are most comfo

14、rtable with No need to re-format your RAID Your SAN volume can be disconnected and used as local drive Your entire SAN is easier to install, manage, and support Use standard tools to format and/or configure SAN storage Supports large volumes (16TB) Supports software RAID 0 striping for optimal perfo

15、rmance No need to create dedicated metadata partitions Standard tools can be used to diagnose, defrag, and repair damaged volumes Supports standard access rights and permissions,17/33,Five good reasons to decide in favor of metaSAN,4. Optimized for rich media environments Your Avid, Final Cut Pro, A

16、dobe, and Autodesk workstations can simultaneous share access to one and the same volume at very high speed! metaSAN/metaLAN enables multiple Avid (on PC) to simultaneously access to the same media files much like Unity Bandwidth “quota” and “reserve” helps prevent drop frames From DV, to uncompress

17、ed HD and 2K workflows - field tested with sustained bandwidth exceeding 1.8GB/sec (15Gbps) 85% of users are high-end broadcast and post facilities 5. No need for a dedicated metadata controller (MDC) Floating master technology means any member can master the SAN Dedicated master recommended for lar

18、ge and/or operation critical setups Transparent failover ensures highest level of data availability,18/33,metaSAN iSCSI vs. metaSAN,Offers virtually all the same features, but at a reduced price Difference: metaSAN iSCSI is designed for use with iSCSI Targets only It will not manage Fibre Channel, A

19、oE, or InfiniBand volumes iSCSI initiator not included Works with 1Gb and 10Gb technology Can be used to create a cluster of server for user with metaLAN clients Available for Windows, Mac, and Linux,19/33,Unify your data center with a cluster of servers,LAN clients benefit from dynamic load balanci

20、ng and transparent failover,21/33,What is server virtualization?,Server virtualization overcomes the limitations of traditional server/client technologies. Unlike regular network shares that enable LAN clients to access a volume through a single server; server virtualization transparently aggregates

21、 the bandwidth of multiple servers. By allowing multiple servers to appear as a single cluster to LAN clients, reliability and up time is increased and maintenance of the individual servers is greatly simplified.,22/33,Is server virtualization right for you?,Do you have need for: High seat count wit

22、h moderate bandwidth requirements Reliable connection to the shared storage Block-level access from LAN clients Easy cross-platform integration Simplified maintenance of your network,23/33,Top 5 reasons for choosing metaLAN,1.New generation of clustering software Any SAN member (metaSAN, metaSAN iSC

23、SI, or metaLAN Server) can participate in a cluster of servers for metaLAN clients Provides the scalability and reliability required to simplify and unify data centers Complete integration with standard IT management tools Save $ on Microsoft Client Access Licenses (CALs) 2. Dynamic Load Balancing a

24、nd failover for LAN clients Aggregates the total bandwidth of individual LAN servers to eliminate hotspots and I/O bottlenecks Dynamically reassign LAN connections based on server load Eliminates single point of failure found in server/clients model Supports Link Aggregation (aka trunking) for incre

25、ased bandwidth,24/33,Top 5 reasons for choosing metaLAN,3. Unique cross-platform integration Windows, Mac, and Linux workstations easily join the cluster Built-in translation technology ensures everyone can read and write the same files No visible performance impact to foreign clients 4. Benefit fro

26、m advanced metaSAN features on LAN clients Block-level access to data Per-node bandwidth usage control Virtualization for Avid,25/33,Top 5 reasons for choosing metaLAN,5. Uses a native (HFS+ or NTFS) Your SAN is Easier to setup, maintain, and support Choose the you are most comfortable with No need

27、to re-format your RAID Your SAN volume can be disconnected and used as local drive Your entire SAN is easier to install, manage, and support Use standard tools to format and/or configure SAN storage Supports large volumes (16TB) Supports software RAID 0 striping for optimal performance No need to create dedicated metadata partitions Standard tools can be used to diagnose, defrag, and repair damaged volumes,26/33,metaLAN Se