CloudArray® Cloud Storage Gateway Overview

Makes Cloud Storage as Fast, Easy, & Safe to Access as Local Storage

CloudArray® iSCSI storage gateway makes cloud storage as fast, safe and easy to access as local storage. CloudArray is available as a virtual or physical appliance that runs on-premise or in the cloud. Features include data reduction, encryption, snapshots and  1-click disaster recovery. CloudArray cloud SANs provide unlimited storage, continuous data protection, offsite backup and break the cycle of costly storage arrays so that you...

  • Never run out of storage
  • Never have to deal with tape backups and offsite storage again
  • Can recover data to anywhere, in an instant

iSCSI cloud storage gateway architectural diagram

CloudArray Cloud Storage Gateway Features:

  • Seamless integration with existing applications & backup software
  • Available as virtual appliance download, or physical hardware appliance
  • Intelligent caching architecture that delivers local performance
  • Data compression/deduplication
  • At-rest/in-flight encryption
  • Snapshotting
  • Disaster Recovery - On-site, off-site or in the cloud
  • Bandwidth optimization & scheduling
  • High availability options
  • Choice of cloud storage providers - Amazon S3, AT&T Synaptic, Nirvanix, EMC Atmos, Windstream, Mezeo, Scality, any NAS storage and others

What Makes CloudArray Unique

TwinStrata is focused on creating innovative cloud storage and data protection technology that's easy to use. The following advantages help set award-winning TwinStrata apart from other hybrid cloud storage gateway solutions:

  • Virtual or Physical Appliance - CloudArray is available as a virtual appliance or as a physical appliance for customers who prefer dedicated purpose-built hardware.

  • Fast setup - It usually takes less than 30 minutes to get up and running with CloudArray. Just download it and a setup wizard guides you through the installation and configuration.

  • "Set & Forget" - Once CloudArray is running, your data is stored to the cloud automatically, non-stop. A CloudArray user portal provides real-time alerts, 1-click data recovery, monitoring and management.

  • DR Anywhere™ - In a disaster recovery situation, CloudArray can restore your data to any location, so it can be instantly available from a primary or secondary data center or via the cloud.

  • Cloud Storage Provider Flexibility - Supports a variety of cloud storage options (private cloud, public cloud storage-Amazon S3, AT&T Synaptic, Nirvanix, EMC Atmos, Windstream, Mezeo, Scality and others) or existing NAS storage. Also facilitates migration between them to avoid provider lock in.

  • Seamless Integration - Using an iSCSI interface, CloudArray seamlessly integrates existing applications running on both physical and virtual environments, with cloud storage. This eliminates having to learn cloud storage APIs and also protects your existing storage and backup infrastructure investment.

  • Intelligent Caching - CloudArray caching provides local performance for volume access, and each volume is automatically replicated to cloud storage for high availability. Data can be partially or fully cached, depending on application needs. Cache is easy to re-size as application needs change and can consist of local disk, solid-state, network-attached or SAN storage.

  • Security - CloudArray can encrypt data blocks prior to transporting them to public cloud storage. CloudArray leverages the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) adopted by the U.S. government, also used to secure top secret information.

Cloud Storage Gateway Use Cases