| Software Functions |
Windows Storage Server 2012 R2 Essentials |
| File System |
Native NTFS support, FAT32, EFS, ReFS |
| Disk Management |
Data Deduplication
Storage Spaces:
- Create pools of storage using industry standard hard disk drives
- Enables data redundancy with mirroring or parity
NTFS Online Scan and Repair (CHKDSK) Intelligently repairs unexpected corrupted data |
| Network Support |
Protocols : IPV6 / Multiple NICs / DNS / DHCP & WINS
Support for multiple subnets / Multiple IP addresses |
| File and Block Storage Protocol Support |
File : SMB (1.0, 2.0, 2.1, 3.0, 3.01), NFS (v2, v3, v4.1)
Block : iSCSI Target Server, iSCSI, SATA, and USB |
| Directory Services / User Management |
Seamless Active Directory integration with any existing Active Directory Domain
Authentication and authorization
Domain Controller, Certificate Services, Federation Services, Rights Management |
| Windows Client Integration via Launch Pad |
Agent deployed on client, one click connection to NAS appliance |
| Performance |
NIC Teaming: Aggregates bandwidth of multiple NICs
SMB Multi-channel: Multiple transport sessions in a single NIC |
| Secure Remote Access |
Secure Remote Desktop Services with Encryption and Authentication
Remote file access via FTP/FTPS
Remote Web Access via HTTPS |
| Licensing |
Client support for up to 50 users or devices
No Windows Server Client Access Licenses ( CALs) required
Single processor socket / Up to 4 GB of memory |
| Printer Server Support / FAX and Scan |
Local printer connection: Full Windows print services support
Distributed Scan Server: Print Server and Document Services |
| Health Reporting / Notifications |
Integrated health monitoring and reporting
- Send health report to chosen email address on a customizable schedule |
| Media Pack for Streaming |
Stream music, videos, and pictures with the included Windows Server Essentials Media Pack |
| Global Language Pack |
36 Interfaces Available |
