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24 Introduction
Figure 1-2. File-Level Storage and Block-Level Storage
Client View
To the client, the PowerVault NX3500 presents itself as a single file-server
with a single file system, IP address, and name. The PowerVault NX3500's
global file system serves all users concurrently without performance
constraints. It offers end users the freedom to connect to the PowerVault
NX3500 using their respective operating system's NAS protocols.
• NFS protocol for UNIX users.
• CIFS protocol for Windows users.
Administrator View
As an administrator, you can use either the CLI or the NAS Manager to
configure or modify system settings, such as configuring protocols, adding
users, and setting permissions.
The NAS Manager provides access to system functionality, using standard
internet browsers.
NX3500 NAS Configuration Utility
NAS Manager
File Management
Block Management
Modular Disk Configuration Utility
Modular Disk Storage Manager
Wizard-based installation
Configure NAS network IP
Create and manage volumes and shares
Performance monitoring
Set up snapshots and replication
NDMP backup
Configure iSCSI storage array
Map virtual disks
Monitor and manage component status,
capacity, host, mappings, arrays and
virtual disks
Provision MD iSCSI storage for NAS
Define NAS host in MD iSCSI array