In order to get an idea of the performance of the file server as a standalone computing system, we boot up the unit with a USB key containing a Ubuntu-on-the-go installation. Hence, we adopt a hybrid approach in which the evaluation is divided into two parts - one, as a standalone computing system and another as a storage device on a network.
Evaluating a file server with our standard NAS testing methodology wouldn't do justice to the eventual use-cases and would tell only a part of the story to the reader. Marvell SE9230 (4x) (for four hot-swap bays)ġx PCIe 2.0 x8 (used by Renesas uPD720201 USB 3.0 Host Controller)Ī file server can be used for multiple purposes, unlike a dedicated NAS. Marvell SE9172 (2x) (for two hot-swap bays) Marvell SE9230 (4x) (for two fixed OS drives and two hot-swap bays)
The table below compares our review configuration against other systems that have been evaluated by us using the same methodology (and hence, serve as comparison points).
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IPMI 2.0 with iKVM for headless operation and full management control over the network.That said, the Nimbus 400 ticks the feature checkboxes that consumers usually expect from enterprise-level file server platforms: Based on the Intel Avoton (Atom) platform, the lineup's members targets scenarios where the primary need is to act as a file server and the general computing workload is not expected to be taxing. The Nimbus 400 is a server solution targeting a completely different market segment. We reviewed their Intel Xeon-based Cirrus 1200 solution last year. Today, we will be looking at a system based on the former approach - the Advatronix Nimbus 400.Īdvatronix is a US-based vendor of computing server solutions. These servers can either be bought as an appliance or assembled in a DIY fashion. This is where storage servers based on Windows or Linux distros come into play. Sometimes, it is also necessary to have a server with added flexibility to store the data. In the home / small business space, one option is to use network attached storage units that are ready to use out of the box. This need has been felt across a wide spectrum of consumers ranging from home users to big enterprises. The increasing role of computers and electronic communication has resulted in the need to manage large amounts of data.
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