Storage Management Appliance - Winchester Systems


	Available in five models, FlashConsole provides centralized storage management with remote access and real-time e-mail notification to reduce downtime and increase data availability.
	Managing multiple FlashDisks is a snap with the Model 3200, saving you valuable time for more productive tasks. The example above shows the flexibility of configuring and managing up to 32 FlashDisk storage systems, via a Telnet session, with the easy-to-use browser interface.
	Setting up an e-mail alert configuration is fast and easy with the web browser interface whether you need to notify only one person or multiple recipients of potential threats to your data.
	This example shows an e-mail failure notification sent to multiple recipients reporting a power supply failure on Port 2.
	At the same time, the failure information is placed in a time-stamped event log. Each port can be in-dividually configured to store messages and alert system administrators of a potential problem.

FlashConsole Advantages

Centralized access to all FlashDisk RAID arrays
Event logging and e-mail notification speeds trouble- shooting
FlashAlert™ automated “call home” support service to eliminate downtime
Remote management over the Internet with Secure Shell (SSH) provides secure communications
No host software needed
Increase data availability by reducing downtime.
Web-based interface for easy set up and configuration
Supports all standard network protocols

Centralized FlashDisk Data Storage Management Appliance

FlashConsole is a powerful and flexible management appliance for monitoring high-performance FlashDisk OpenRAID storage products. Whether you are a corporate IT manager or system administrator, you can keep a close eye on all your storage from anywhere on the network. FlashDisk storage systems can be configured from one central location, saving you precious storage management time. Optimum system performance and data availability is maintained with FlashConsole features like remote management over the Internet, event logging and notification, and constant FlashDisk monitoring.

Secure Remote Management

Using your existing IP network, FlashConsole provides unlimited remote access to your storage system via an easy-to-use web-based browser interface. FlashConsole allows you to centrally control FlashDisk parameters for up to 32 RAID arrays such as partition size, mapping, and drive rebuilds. With typical storage systems, remote management software resides on the host servers connected via SCSI or Fibre Channel to the storage devices. Both the data flow and the management of the data is “in-band.” As a result, if the host goes down, storage management cannot be achieved. Unlike competitive products, Secure FlashConsole works “out-of-band” over the internet, using Secure Shell (SSH) that safeguards login passwords and in-transit data through encryption resulting in a storage management system that is still working even if the server is down.

Constant FlashDisk Monitoring

FlashConsole is constantly checking each individual FlashDisk for connectivity loss. It also checks the FlashDisk heartbeat to insure the controller is working properly. If a connectivity problem is detected or if FlashDisk detects a component failure, an e-mail notification is automatically sent and the failure information is captured in an event log. FlashConsole keeps constant vigil over your valuable information when you’re not around, saving you time for more productive tasks.

Event Logging & Notification

FlashConsole provides an event log with the time and date synchronized from an NTP (Network Time Protocol) server. Each FlashConsole port can be individually configured to store messages and to alert a network manager or system administrator of a potential problem. If a problem occurs, FlashConsole sends an e-mail notification to “e-mail enabled” cell phones, pagers, or PDAs based on specific user-defined criteria to multiple recipients per FlashDisk. For example, one FlashDisk could be configured to e-mail only the technician on call while another e-mails to a list of multiple recipients. This alert notification system eliminates threats to your data availability by allowing the right individuals to react to potential problems immediately.

FlashAlert™ “Call Home” Service

As part of our continuing effort to provide the best customer service, Winchester Systems has an optional e-mail service that sets a plan in motion immediately to eliminate costly downtime. The alert is e-mailed directly to us for fast resolution.

Technical Specifications
Network Protocols	TCP/IP, SNMP, TFTP, FTP, HTTP, RIP and Static Routing
Network Interface	Ethernet 10/100 RJ45
Serial Interface	Model SFC100 - 1 DB9 connector Model SFC200 - 2 DB9 connectors Model SFC400 - 4 DB9 connectors Model SFC1600 - 16 Modular RJ45 connectors Model SFC3200 - 32 Modular RJ45 connectors
Serial Speed	300 bps to 230 Kbps
PC Card Interface	(Models SFC200 & SFC400 only) Type I/II PC card interface supporting wireless, modems, and storage cards Model SFC200 supports 1 PC card Model SFC400 supports 2 PC cards
Security	Secure Shell (SSH) Individual username/passwords Kerberos authorization SecureID authentication Radius authentication Local database Rules-based filtering
Event Logging	Event buffer 250KB per port Event e-mail notification to multiple recipients Event time-stamped using NTP Servers
Management	EZWebCon management software Web browser (HTTP) Telnet logins Serial console port
Physical Dimensions (H x W x D)	SFC100 - 0.9” x 2.5” x 3.5” Weight - 0.8 lbs SFC200 -1.0” x 5.75” x 7.0” Weight -1.3 lbs SFC400 - 1.3” x 9.3” x 5.5” Weight - 1.13 lbs SFC1600 - 1.375” x 17” x 12” Weight - 8.2 lbs SFC 3200 - 3.5” x 17” x 12” Weight - 8 lbs