KernSafe iStorage Server Standard is an advanced, software-based iSCSI Target and IP Storage Area Network (SAN) solution designed primarily for small-to-medium businesses (SMBs). It transforms any standard x86, x64, or Itanium-based Windows machine into a powerful network storage server without requiring proprietary hardware.
The platform recently received its most significant modern overhaul with the release of version 8.0, optimizing its core architecture for modern high-speed networks and advanced virtualization workloads. Key Features & Capabilities
Storage Virtualization: Easily exports physical disks, partitions, VHD/VHDX virtual files, and RAM space as network-accessible storage.
High Availability (HA) & Clustering: Supports active-passive and active-active setups with synchronous/asynchronous replication to prevent downtime.
Data Protection: Includes built-in Snapshot capabilities, Continuous Data Protection (CDP), and Copy-on-Write (COW) mechanics for immediate disaster recovery.
Optical & Tape Emulation: Uniquely shares physical CD/DVD drives and ISO images across the network, including remote CD/DVD burning.
Hypervisor Integration: Fully compatible with VMware ESX/ESXi, Citrix XenServer, and Microsoft Hyper-V environments. Setup & Configuration Guide
Setting up the server and connecting a client involves a simple process that typically takes under three minutes: Step 1: Initialize the iStorage Target (Server Side) iSCSI SAN Software and Storage Virtualization – KernSafe
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