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controller, this Disk Array provides high availability features with uninterrupted service. All devices, including controllers, power supply unit, fan and HDD tray, can be directly swapped for easy maintenance through modular cable-less design. The convenient management system allows users to perform all administration tasks through a general browser, and its graphical user interface helps users to complete complicated settings with ease. Advantech’s Disk Array is also equipped with advanced data services; it provides Flashcopy to effectively accomplish data backup and restore, Remote Mirror for remote data backup, Thin Provision to reduce the initial costs and flexibly expand the storage pool, and EasyTier to conserve SSD while improving overall performance. All of these high-value-added features greatly enhance the safety and availability of data storage. Additionally, support for multiple host interfaces, including Fiber Channel (FC), Fiber Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), iSCSI and SAS helps satisfy the needs of different application environments. Because of the operating environment or special specification requirements, intelligent systems tend to use industrial grade equipment rather than consumer or commercial grade products. Advantech Industrial Server won widespread praise after it was launched, and further advanced the demand for Industrial Storage (IStroage). The only way to significantly reduce development time and manpower costs of dealing with system compatibility issues between various products from different suppliers, as well as speeding up time-to-market for customers’ applications and offering single-window service after sales, is through a total solution. Committed to providing the best support for the customers, Advantech has begun to supply different IStorage solutions to meet the needs of increasingly complex industrial applications. With the majority of its product lines, Advantech has become a total solution provider, seamlessly integrating server, switch, storage, HDD, and management tools into combined solutions that go through rigorous tests and validation. Based on long experience and wide expertise in vertical markets, Advantech understands that customers expect the best services, including suitable system solution, reliable product quality, and global warranty. Adding IStorage solutions to Advantech’s product lines does not merely provide one-stop shopping service for customers, but also brings intelligent systems into emerging applications in the Industrial Cloud, Big Data, and IoT. About The Author Gallante Wan is the project manager for Advantech, in charge of the development & implementation of strategic planning and marketing initiatives for Advantech storage product line. With over 10+ years of IT industry experience, Gallante works with customers & product teams to deliver the suitable solutions to communicate Advantech's strategic direction and unique value to the customers. Gallante is also positioned to grow the Advantech brand in storage field and identify emerging opportunities for Advantech's wide range of storage solutions. " # % " $ " # ! !