DataPlow Products
DataPlow has two product lines: SAN File System (SFS) and Nasan file system. Due to unique,
patented designs, both file systems fully exploit the high-speed, scalable data transfers
inherent to SANs. Though architecturally similar, the file systems are tuned for different
environments and workloads. DataPlow SFS is a general-purpose file system for a wide variety
of environments, whereas Nasan specifically targets read-intensive workloads.
SAN File System
DataPlow SAN File System is software that enables high-speed, yet secure, access to shared
files located on SAN-attached storage devices. SFS is easy to manage, resilient to
hardware failures, and simple to integrate into any environment.
The following figure illustrates an SFS environment. Computers A, B, and C running DataPlow SFS
connect to storage devices via the SAN. Additionally, computers B and C operate as NFS and/or CIFS
file servers and extend file sharing to LAN-based computers D and E.
SFS Details
The following table lists SFS product information. For more details, please contact a DataPlow representative.
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Nasan File System
DataPlow Nasan file system software utilizes scalable SANs and central file servers to facilitate
high-performance file sharing. The SAN carries out high-speed data transfers, while the file
servers ensure low-latency data consistency. Nasan is ideal for read-intensive workloads.
Nasan file sharing is an extension of traditional LAN file sharing. Deploying a Nasan environment
simply entails configuring LAN file sharing, installing Nasan file system software, and connecting
computers and storage devices to the SAN. Upgrading an existing LAN, which already utilizes
SAN-attached storage, merely involves installing software and connecting the SAN; downtime is
minimal because all previously stored files remain unaffected by the upgrade.
The following figure illustrates a Nasan environment that contains one or more computers,
SAN-attached storage devices, and at least one file server.
Nasan Details
The following table lists Nasan product information. For more details, please contact a DataPlow representative.
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"SFS paid for itself in recovered disk space."
- Jeff Scott, Los Alamos National Laboratory
"Your cost-effective and robust file sharing solutions are truly industry leading."
- Chris Dobbins, University Center Rochester
"DataPlow SFS is the best solution for server virtualization."
- Max Trinidad, Claire’s Stores Inc.
"Your products and service are superb!"
- Jim McKelvey, VideoCubed
"As a reseller, customer satisfaction is key. I highly recommend DataPlow."
- Jeff Syversen, TDX Tech
"Our business hinges on sharing data quickly. DataPlow SFS delivers with unprecedented performance."
- Greg Kelley, Vestige, Ltd.
"The show must go on, flawlessly. With DataPlow SFS,
I know it will."
I know it will."
- Ross Anderson, Guthrie Theater
"DataPlow SFS is the only software I trust to manage our mission-critical systems."
- Pedro Vivó, Tetrabit
"After implementing DataPlow SFS, our productivity and profits skyrocketed."
- Kevin Fitzgerald, Aero-Graphics
