AppleCare Xsan Support
The Apple Xsan Maintenance 36 Months - Single License is a service contract that entitles you to free Xsan software updates for 3 years. Updates will be shipped automatically, so you won't have to worry about keeping track on releases. The Apple Maintenance Program for Xsan is a great way for network administrators to save both time and money while keeping their Xsan system up to date.
Reduce Costs
This service contract helps you to reduce the total cost of ownership of your Xsan system. Not only are software updates for 3 years included, but they will be delivered automatically.
Reduced Overhead
System administrators are well aware of how difficult it can be keeping track of critical software updates for all the software in their network. This contract gives you one less thing to worry about; Apple will automatically send Xsan updates to you for 36 months.
Share terabytes of data over an ultrafast Fibre Channel network with Xsan 2. This easy-to-use, enterprise-class, high-performance storage area network (SAN) file system for Mac OS X enables you to share one or more RAID devices with multiple servers or workstations.
Combining enhanced performance with Apple’s legendary ease of use, Xsan 2 makes it easier for first-time users to quickly set up and deploy a SAN. It also introduces MultiSAN, which allows users on a single workstation to access multiple SANs at the same time. Xsan 2 is fully integrated with Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server and is qualified to work with third-party RAID storage hardware.
The SAN file system for Mac OS X
Xsan is a powerful and scalable solution for storage consolidation, enabling businesses to reduce data duplication and more efficiently use and share data in demanding IT data centers, video post-production, and television broadcast workflows.
Xsan Admin 2
Xsan 2 makes it easier for first-time users to quickly set up and deploy a SAN. And the completely redesigned administration application simplifies day-to-day SAN administration.
MultiSAN
Now a single workstation or server can access Xsan volumes simultaneously. MultiSAN is ideal for users who need to access multiple Xsan volumes from the same workstation or server.
Spotlight
Support for Spotlight, Cover Flow, and Quick Look in Mac OS X makes it easy for users to find and access content on your SAN volumes.
Mac OS X Server Integration
Mac OS X Server features such as Mail Server and Podcast Producer integrate with Xsan 2 to support clustered file systems and improve performance and scalability.
RAID Storage
Xsan 2 is qualified to support RAID storage hardware including Xserve RAID and the Promise VTrak E-Class RAID Subsystem.
