Xsan 2
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 Leopard and Leopard Server and is qualified to work with third-party RAID storage hardware.
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Overview
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, television broadcast workflows.
Top New Features in Xsan 2
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. MulitSAN 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 Leopard makes it easy for users to find and access content on your SAN volumes.
Leopard Server Integration
Mac OS X Server features such as iCal Server, 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.
- Xsan 2 install CD
- Printed and electronic documentation
- Mac OS X v10.5 or Mac OS X Server v10.5 or later
- Intel or PowerPC G5 processor
- At least 2GB of RAM; additional 2GB for each hosted volume
- Apple Fibre Channel card
- Switched Ethernet LAN
- RAID storage system
- Fibre Channel switch
View a list of qualified RAID and Fibre Channel switches
Most Recent Reviews
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Xsan 2
No iSCSI Support
Written by JM from Miami
Apr 6, 2009
XSan ONLY works with Fibre Channel which is a major turn off. I would like to use other 3rd party storage with iSCSI support for F…Read moreinal Cut Server.
(22 of 32 people found this review useful)
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Xsan 2
Xsan 2 Shoots and Scores
Written by MF
Oct 26, 2008
This is an excellent program and it works extremely well with my operating system. The camaraderie between this program and my Mac…Read more is the best I've ever seen since Vincent Damphousse and Marc Recchi played for the 1995 Habs. I haven't even gotten a virus yet! It's like there's a goaltender like Jose Theodore in 2003, blocking all the pucks (viruses) from getting into the net (XSan2). The speed of the program is comparable to that of Sergei Fedorov of the Detroit Red Wings during the 1997 season or even of Theo Fleury when he was with the Calgary Flames. Apple, you've done it again!
(39 of 98 people found this review useful)
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Xsan 2
Man, I feel like Im using a quantum computer!!!
Written by CC from Ottawa
Oct 21, 2008
With all the massive data sharing over an extremely fast fiber chanel, you simply hve to admit that Apple has done it again in mak…Read moreing an amazing software way ahead of its time. Perhaps from the year 2012?!?! But seriously, I dont think that there are any flaws with this amazing piece of software. Keep up the good work Apple!!!!
(51 of 70 people found this review useful)
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