Features
FlashDisk Global Manager 3 provides centralized management and event notification for installed Winchester Systems FlashDisk FX and VX commercial storage systems, and FlashDisk RF and RV ruggedized storage arrays.
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Virtual Storage Overview
Physical drives are grouped into logical drives, then volumes which are divided into partitions and then mapped to host ID/LUNs.
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Virtual Storage Pool
Virtual storage is returned to the storage pool to maximize utilization.
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Automated Storage Tiers
Writes always sent to faster tier. Data automatically migrated over time based on age and access.
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Snapshot Rollback
Source volume is restored to 10:00 am status from snapshot image.
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Mirroring, Split & Resync
Source volume is mirrored, split for backup and resynchronized.
Features
FlashDisk Global Manager 3 Overview
This new version of FlashDisk Global Manager has been completely redesigned to make it easier than ever to configure and deploy FlashDisk storage systems; and to monitor their health, availability, capacity, and data-protection status.
FlashDisk Global Manager 3 is installed on a computer with network connectivity to the FlashDisk storage arrays being managed. This new management server provides a foundation for improved responsiveness, availability, scalability and security. Administrators access FlashDisk Global Manager 3 using any device (desktop, laptop, tablet, etc.) with a web browser installed.
An updated graphical user interface enhances the overall IT-administrator experience. Graphical representations of array elements and real-time status make it easier to see and understand what’s happening.
All mirror, copy and replication functions have been consolidated in a new “Replication Manager” function, making it easier to manage data-protection relationships and status.
A new Network Diagnostic Tool checks the quality, bandwidth and latency of connections between FlashDisk systems, enabling administrators to troubleshoot—or prevent—data-protection issues.
User Interface Examples
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FlashDisk Global Manager Home Page
FlashDisk Global Manager 3 scans designated IP ranges in a network and displays all detected FlashDisk systems, with a summary status for each.
Convenient shortcuts to functions available for the currently selected item appear in the lower-right “Tasks” pane.
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Configuration Options
Menu enables control of drives, volumes, channels, LUNs and more…
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Backup Scheduler
FlashD2D automates disk-to-disk backups.
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Performance Charts
Real-time performance metrics at array, controller, port, and drive level enable analysis, load balancing and problem disgnosis.
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Performance Charts
Real-time performance metrics at array, controller, port, and drive level enable analysis, load balancing and problem disgnosis.
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LUN Mapping
LUN Mapping assigns Logical Units to hosts.
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Creating a Logical Volume
Wizards ease configuration tasks, and include visualization of components.
Event Logging and Notification
FlashDisk Global Manager 3 provides an event log with the time and date. Each FlashDisk array can be individually configured to store messages and to alert a network manager or system administrator of a potential problem. If a problem occurs, FlashDisk Global Manager can notify appropriate personnel via email, phone call, fax, SMS text message and SNMP traps. For example, one FlashDisk could be configured to text the technician on call while another e-mails a list of multiple recipients. This alert notification system eliminates threats to your data availability by allowing the right individuals to react immediately to potential problems.
FlashAlert Call-Home Service
As part of our continuing effort to provide the best customer service, Winchester Systems offers a 24×7 “FlashAlert” data storage monitoring service that is included in our warranty and service contracts at no additional cost. FlashAlert captures “call home” e-mail alerts. These e-mail alerts automatically open up a job ticket in our call center and set a plan in motion immediately to eliminate costly downtime.