Intuitive, Training-free Administration
When first powered on, Breeze systems running HALO are ready for Web-based setup; no command line or serial connections are needed. Users can quickly create storage pools, partition SAN targets or NAS volumes, and set access privileges without specialized training. For first-time network storage administrators, context help shares best-practices for applications like Microsoft Exchange, SQL Server, and VMware ESX.

Storage Virtualization for Flexible Capacity Management
With storage virtualization, administrators define storage pools based on tiers ranging from nearline storage for data archival to primary storage for virtual machines and application servers. Users can provision and expand volumes in seconds, add new physical storage non-disruptively, and repurpose existing storage to meet changing needs. Tiers can even span enclosures so users can grow with a pay-as-you-grow approach.

Multi-protocol Features for Unified Block and File Storage
HALO provides unified iSCSI, CIFS, and NFS protocol support. iSCSI supports advanced features like SCSI Reserve/Release, Persistent Reservations, and multi-pathing required for server virtualization and clustering. ERL 2 provides robust iSCSI connections with data integrity checking, portal hopping, and automatic session reinstatement. The NAS feature supports Microsoft Active Directory, easing integration into existing Windows domains.

Enterprise-grade Data Protection Made Simple
Virtual storage pools can be configured with RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 and 50. Snapshot and cloning features create schedulable and mountable point-in-time images for instantly restoring individual files or reverting to a last-known good state. Built-in synchronous and asynchronous replication provides disaster recovery at the sector-level to minimize WAN usage. Automatic health monitoring ensures worry-free operation, while a graphical dashboard displays real-time and historical system performance.

Relieve the Burden of Software License Management
All HALO software features are included free-of-charge and with no incremental license fees for additional features or protocol support. All Nimbus customers receive free software updates for the duration of their support agreement, including new features, not just maintenance releases.