Snap OS Information
The fundamental advantage of the Snap Server is its embedded operating system that is highly optimized for the single-purpose of data storage. Snap OS is easy to install, manage and maintain. Snap Servers provide cross platform support for Windows, Unix, Linux, Macintosh and Novell.
The Snap OS offers features, including the ability to set disk space quotas, access permissions at the file and directory level, SNMP support, a full-functioning FTP server, and
SMART predictive disk failure analysis. The net result is superb control, security and functionality.
The latest version of Snap OS provides an enhanced workgroup feature set including additional cross platform capabilities and the flexibility to develop applications based upon Java technology.
SNAP OS v3.4 Features and Benefits
Feature |
Benefit |
| Cross Platform Release: This version of Snap OS will operate on the current line of Snap Servers along with all previous models. |
Improves ease of management |
| Windows 2000 Participation: Snap Server can participate in Windows environment using NTLM authentication. |
Enables Snap Servers to participate in the latest Microsoft server environment including authenticating to Active Directory databases |
| Command Line Assist: The Snap software upgrade functionality (available in Assist) can now be executed via a command line program to allow scripted updates of the Snap OS software. |
Allow software upgrade to be automated and scheduled at the convenience of the administrator |
| Mac OS X support: Snap OS is compatible with Mac OS X v10.1.2 |
Maintains Snap Server compatibility with the latest release of Mac OS |
| Improved Manageability through the Web User Interface: Administrators can now power off a Snap Server or upgrade to future releases of the operating system though the Web user interface. |
Improves ease of management |
| NFS GID support: This version of the Snap OS will maintain NFS group ownership information and enforce group rights. |
Better NFS compatibility |
SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Report Technology) Disk Failure Analysis
SMART predictive disk failure analysis is integrated into the operating system and checks disk health regularly during run time. Imminent failure generates an "error" level message in the log and sends an e-mail to the Administrator. Note: e-mail notification must be enabled on the Snap Server.
SMART also monitors:
- Internal motor performance
- Media
- Heads
- Electronics and overall status
The previous SMART version only ran during boot-up; this new version runs periodically while the server is in use.