Modular,Integrated
Modular System
A modular system is a filler head attached to one or more disk shelves.
Filer (Fabric Attached Storage) - FAS960
NearStore - R200
Netcache - C6200
Integrated
An Integrated system is one in which the head funtionality is built into the disk shelf.
Filer (Fabric Attached Storage) - FAS270
NetCache - C2100
NVRAM:
NVRAM retains data in the event od power loss.
System Memory:
System Memory is the main memory that holds current programs and data that are in use.
CPU:
The Central Processing unit (CPU) is the man processing chip, or brains of the system.
Power supplies:
Power supplies convert building power into lower voltages required by the system.
System fans:
System fans transfer heat awat from sensitive areas and out of the system.
Expansion adapter cards:
Expansion adapter cards extend the system's control over peripheral devies. An example is the NIC or network interface card.
Ethernet:
The on-board Ethernet connection and network interface card (NIC) provide access to networks and network protocols.
Console:
The console connection is a physical or remote terminal that monitors and controls a Netapp system.
Boot Device :
The system uses the boot device to initialize the system at startup.
Disk Drives:
Two or more disk drives are used to store and retrieve data.
ESH/LRC Modules:
When the head is attached to one or more disk shelves, ESH and LRC modules are the connection point between the head and disk shelves.
