DEC-InfoServer1000-NetworkStorageServer

The InfoServer 1000 is a modular network SCSI storage server designed by Digital to provide flexible, centralized data solutions across heterogeneous local area networks (LANs). It allows multiple users on various operating systems (like MS-DOS, Macintosh, OpenVMS, and ULTRIX) to simultaneously share data volumes, efficiently load software, and back up information.

Key features and benefits include:

• Modularity and Scalability: Its compact 5.25-inch form factor allows it to be combined with up to seven SCSI devices (CD-ROM, tape, hard disk, magneto-optical drives) per unit. Multiple InfoServer 1000 units can be added to a network, offering high scalability, failover, and load balancing.
• Platform and Device Independence: It uses a specialized "LASTport" protocol to make SCSI devices appear locally attached to client systems, serving various data formats to different client platforms simultaneously.
• Performance: Provides fast data access comparable to local drives, enhanced by adjustable cache memory.
• Efficiency: Centralizes storage, software distribution, and backup services, leading to cost savings and increased productivity by allowing many users to access shared resources from a single repository.
• Ease of Use: Server software is pre-loaded in flash memory, eliminating the need for a system hard drive.

The InfoServer 1000 is offered in various packaged solutions tailored for specific needs:

• InfoServer Local Area CD & Librarian: Cost-effective solutions for sharing CD-ROM databases across a LAN, with the Librarian accommodating multiple CD-ROM readers in a secure cabinet.
• InfoServer Scribe: Provides efficient network tape/backup services.
• InfoServer System Manager: Centralizes the distribution of new software, information, and updates from CD-ROM, disk, and tape devices.
• InfoServer VXT: Acts as an X Window terminal server, off-loading host systems by providing virtual memory capabilities, boot, and font services.
• InfoServer Publisher: A CD mastering station allowing users to create and distribute their own CD-ROM databases and online documentation.

The InfoServer 1000 and its accompanying InfoTower expansion cabinet (for additional CD-ROM drives) are designed to provide robust, scalable, and cost-effective network storage for diverse computing environments.