Cisco NSS 324 Smart Storage NAS Enclosure consolidates and manages all your storage needs in a single affordable, high-performance solution. Designed specifically for small businesses, Cisco NSS 324 Smart Storage includes business-class features such as data encryption to protect critical information and built-in and add-on applications that extend usage beyond storage. The Cisco NSS 324 Smart Storage is easy to set up, configure, and manage, with a simple, browser-based interface that helps save you time and give you value for your money.

Key Features

- 4-Bay Storage capacity of up to 8TB (Hard Drives not included).
- Powerful dual-core Intel Atom processor for class-leading performance.
- Supports Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) 0, 1, 5, and 6 configurations
- Built-in 1GB DDR II RAM & 512MB Flash Memory
- Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) 256-bit on-disk data encryption
- Built-in applications and the ability to add new applications in the future
- 5 year Cisco Warranty

High-performance system speeds backup and facilitates information sharing
Powered by a dual-core Intel Atom processor, Cisco NSS 324 Smart Storage delivers class-leading performance. The fast, efficient backup allows more users to access Cisco NSS 324 Smart Storage simultaneously and enables you to schedule backups at convenient times for your business.

Built-in and add-on applications extend usage beyond storage
A Cisco NSS 324 Smart Storage comes with built-in applications and the ability to add new applications in the future. Built-in applications include a user-configurable web server with an integrated WordPress publishing platform that allows you to create and run blogs, forums, and internal websites from your Cisco NSS 324 Smart Storage device, and built-in syslog and RADIUS servers that help simplify user authentication and management of your entire network. Running applications like these on a Cisco NSS 324 Smart Storage device helps ensure that they are available at all times and can eliminate the need for additional devices on the network, enabling your business to be more efficient.

Security features safeguard your stored data from unauthorized access
Cisco NSS 324 Smart Storage helps prevent unauthorized access to the NAS device, and enables highly secure remote and web access. Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) 256-bit on-disk data encryption helps protect critical business data, even if the hard drives are stolen, a business-class feature most other storage solutions do not provide.

Simplified configuration and management saves time
Cisco NSS 324 Smart Storage is easy to set up, configure, and manage. You can set up the device in minutes and configure it with a straightforward, browser-based interface. To save time on account setup, you can use user account information from your Windows Active Directory server, allowing employees to access Cisco Smart Storage with their existing login name and password.

Flexibility supports the way you work
Cisco NSS 324 Smart Storage supports file sharing across Windows, Macintosh, and Linux platforms. Choose from multiple backup modes, including PC to Smart Storage using any Windows backup client, Mac to Smart Storage using Apple Time Machine, and server to Smart Storage or Smart Storage to Smart Storage using remote replication. You can also use Cisco NSS 324 Smart Storage as an iSCSI target for virtualized and clustered environments.

Reliable, high-availability design means worry-free operation
Cisco NSS 324 Smart Storage offers Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) 0, 1, 5, and 6 configurations, which helps safeguard your data, and a hot-swap design that allows you to replace a failed drive without turning off the device. You can upgrade a disk configuration to a higher RAID level, or move data to newly installed hard drives, while Cisco Smart Storage is running.

Energy-efficient operations save on operating costs and support green initiatives
Cisco NSS 324 Smart Storage incorporates energy-saving features that save money and support energy conservation initiatives. You can schedule the device to power on and off according to your working hours and use the Wake on LAN feature to power on your Cisco NSS 324 Smart Storage device remotely. Conserve power with an Energy Star rated power adapter and hard drive management that spin down the drive when it is inactive. Integrated applications help save energy by reducing the number of network-based devices your small business needs.