Snap Server General Information

Simple, Robust and Cost-effective Network Storage

Snap Servers are part of a growing group of peripherals called Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices. These NAS devices are single-purpose, self-contained appliances, rather than complex external computer systems like conventional file servers.

Every organization—from the smallest home business to the largest global enterprise—can save time, money and resources by capitalizing on the unique advantages that Snap Servers deliver. Snap Servers are the #1 selling brand of workgroup Network Attached Storage (NAS) servers.  They are also the most awarded brand, with over 40 national and international awards from leading IT, government and educational publications and groups.

Simple Network Storage is Better
The fundamental advantage of the Snap Server is its embedded operating system that is optimized for a single purpose: data storage. This embedded, highly optimized OS code provides four key benefits:

Higher Reliability - Greatly reduced opportunities for conflicts, failures or crashes which means high availability of data.

Faster Performance - Only necessary tasks are performed so CPU cycles are dedicated to what is most critical - data storage and file serving.

Ease of Use - Snap Servers install in minutes, automatically recognize and support all major network platforms and can be managed via a simple Web browser.

Less Maintenance - There are no recurring service packs, patches or bug fixes as with conventional operating systems.

Snap Servers Outperform Conventional Servers
The NetBench 7.0.1 test shows how a Snap Server delivers performance roughly equal to a conventional Win2000/NT server up through 24 users, and then begins to deliver higher throughput as the number of users increases. This is due to the highly optimized operating system that is for the single purpose of data storage. For more details, please see our Performance page.

Single-purpose Appliance Concept Dramatically Reduces Costs
From both an acquisition cost standpoint and an overall Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) standpoint, the Snap Server delivers dramatic savings compared to more complex Windows 2000/NT file servers.

The Right Capacity for Almost Any Need
Snap Servers come in a number of capacities to meet any storage need or requirement.

Snap Server 12000     (960GB)
For under $15,000, the Snap Server 12000 delivers 960GB of reliable Network Attached Storage (NAS) in a compact 3U rack-mountable form factor. It features RAID 5, hot-swappable drives and dual redundant hot-swappable power supplies and cooling fans to ensure the high availability of your data. Even with Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is a fraction of a Win2000/NT deployment thanks to a less than 15-minute installation and near zero administration/support for less than $15,000.

Snap Server 4100     (480GB, 320GB and 240GB)
These high-capacity storage servers are designed for larger workgroups, medium-sized businesses (40+ people) and for firms that work with storage intensive files. The Snap Server 4100 is great for users who work with desktop publishing, illustration, photo imaging and CAD/CAM software, or who scan, store and archive paper documents like legal agreements, job tickets or shipping manifests. The Snap Server 4100 480GB product is priced at $4,299, the 320 GB product costs $2,999 and the 240GB product costs $2,499.

Snap Server 2200     (160GB)
The Snap Server 2200 160GB unit provides ample capacity for medium-to-large workgroups, large remote offices and smaller businesses with 20 to 40 people. It is also great for workgroups that work with large graphics/image files or CAD/CAM files, and currently costs $1,549.

Snap Server 1100     (80GB and 40GB)
The only true network server under $550, the compact Snap Server 1000 80GB and 40GB units are compact enough to be portable. They can easily transport large volumes of data to trade shows, sales conferences and off-site events. Depending on the user's applications, these smaller capacity Snap Servers are also ideal for small workgroups, remote offices or smaller companies with 10 to 20 people. Larger companies and enterprises also use them to store drive/desktop images for fast, easy software distribution over the network. The Snap Server 1100 80GB product is priced at $849 and the 40GB product costs $549.