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PowerStore features a native file solution that is highly scalable, efficient, performance-focused, and flexible. This design enables accessing data over file protocols such as Server Message Block (SMB), Network File System (NFS), File Transfer Protocol (FTP), and SSH File Transfer Protocol (SFTP).
PowerStore uses virtualized NAS servers to enable access to file systems, provide data separation, and act as the basis for multitenancy. File systems can be accessed through a wide range of protocols and can take advantage of advanced protocol features. Services such as anti-virus, scheduled snapshots, Network Data Management Protocol (NDMP) backups, and replication ensure the data on the file systems is well protected.
PowerStore file is available natively on PowerStore T and Q model appliances, which are designed as true unified storage systems. There are no extra pieces of software, hardware, or licenses required to enable this functionality. All file management, monitoring, and provisioning capabilities are available in the HTML5-based PowerStore Manager.