Hitachi Essential NAS Platform is an easy-to-manage NAS solution that can integrate and manage up to 512TB of data in a 2-node cluster, while providing access to data via Common Internet File System (CIFS) and Network File System (NFS). Essential NAS Platform is integrated with the award-winning Hitachi HiCommand® Suite software, making it very easy to manage.
This manual introduces the Hitachi Essential NAS Platform, a cost‑effective, highly available NAS solution designed for midsize enterprises, remote offices, and branch sites. It explains how the platform consolidates file servers, supports centralized management, and integrates with Hitachi storage systems and the HiCommand Suite.
Key features include a 2‑node high‑availability cluster, up to 512 TB of storage per cluster, support for NFSv2/v3, CIFS and FTP protocols, and extensive data protection capabilities. Technical specifications such as cache size, power requirements, and physical dimensions are listed for the 1100c, 1300c, and 1500c models. This manual is written in Chinese.
| Cluster Nodes | 2‑node high‑availability |
|---|---|
| Maximum Capacity | 512 TB per cluster |
| Supported Protocols | NFSv2/v3 (UDP/TCP), CIFS, FTP |
| Cache per Node | 4 GB – 16 GB |
| CIFS Concurrent Sessions | 5,000 – 24,000 |
| Power Input | 100‑240 V |
| Power Consumption | < 6.4 kVA |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 482 mm × 650 mm × 129 mm (3U) |
| Weight | 66 lb (30 kg) |
Each cluster can hold up to 512 TB of data.
It supports NFSv2/v3 (UDP or TCP), CIFS, and FTP.
The platform uses a 2‑node high‑availability cluster.