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FlashConsole
Centralized FlashDisk Data Storage Management
Appliance
FlashConsole is a powerful and flexible data storage management system
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 data storage management 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 Data Storage Management
Using your existing IP network, FlashConsole provides unlimited remote
access to your data storage management 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 data storage management 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,
data 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 data 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.
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