4 Drive Bay Advanced Gigabit Network

RAID Storage System Chassis NSS6000

The intelligent chassis of the Linksys Network Storage System NSS6000 gives
administrators and integrators the flexibility to optimize the NSS for performance,
capacity and a company’s storage and sharing needs. The NSS6000 supports up to 75
concurrent, connected CIFS (Windows, Macintosh, Linux) users. Linksys NSS products
bring robust NAS (Network Attached Storage) within reach of today’s budget-minded
workgroups and small businesses. They are ideal for storing, backing up, sharing and
archiving critical information. The feature set of the NSS series set it apart from entry-
level, desktop NAS systems, while at the same time its competitive pricing gives small
businesses the opportunity to realize substantial cost savings when compared with more
expensive storage systems.
Unlike other NAS systems, that need to contain operating system software on one or more
hard drives in a NAS system, each Linksys NSS product features a unique and intelligent
chassis that contains the Linux OS that controls it. This gives the NSS system added stability
and reliability, as well as the flexibility to be configured without connected drives or
reconfigured at any time - even hot swapping and resorting hard drives to different storage
bays. This flexible architecture makes the Linksys Business Series NSS series ideally suited for
budget-conscious companies that are constantly growing and evolving.
Linksys Business Series NSS products are also Linksys One Ready. That means they include the
necessary firmware to be integrated into a Linksys One data or data/voice network.

Standard Features:
- RAID Level Support: 0/1/1+Spare/5/5+Spare/10/JBOD
- Hot Swap Of Drives
- Client Support For Windows/Mac (CIFS) & Unix/Linux (NTFS)
- 256Bit AES File Encryption
- Authentication Support with NT Domains & Active Directory
- Dual Gigabit Uplinks
Advanced Features (NSS6XXX Family): - SNMP Monitoring
- Virtualization Master (Supports RAID Set Spanning Of Devices)
- VLAN & Disk Quota Support
- Snap Shot Backup
- RPSU Optional Support
- Higher Concurrent User Scalability
- Higher Performance

NSS4000/4100
NSS6000/6100

RPS1000 - (Optional)
Redundant Power Supply - Providing NSS6000/6100
Protection Against Power Supply Failures.
SRW2048
Managed 48 Port Gigabit Switch

PRODUCT DATA

Driveless 4 drive bay chassis design, Advanced data protection storage Linksys One Ready - Supporting auto-
allows for flexible hard drive features of RAID 0/1/1+Spare/5/ discovery and configuration with other
configuration options 5+Spare/10 and file encryption support Linksys One devices and applications

BUSINESS SERIES
4-Bay Advanced Gigabit Network
Storage System Chassis

Model: NSS6000
Features
• Advanced Gigabit network
system chassis with support
for RAID 0/1/5/10 & JBOD
• Supports Mac/PC (CIFS),
Linux (NFS), and FTP Clients
• File-Based disk encryption
(AES 256)
• Virtualization/Aggregation
“Master” unit (Allows RAID
sets to span chassis)
• Advanced storage network
features - SMART, journaled
file system, and diskless
design
• Optional redundant
power supply support via
RPSU1000
PRODUCT DATA
BUSINESS SERIES
4-Bay Advanced Gigabit Network
Storage System Chassis
Model
Flash Memory
File Based Disk Encryption
Power Supply
4 SATA Drive Bays
LAN Ports
Ports
Temperature Sensor
with Fan Control
Buttons
LEDs
OS
MTBF
Power Consumption
Form Factor
Warranty
NAS Features
4 SATA Drive Bays
Supported RAID Levels
JBOD
Intelligent Drive Spin-Up
File & Storage System Support
SMB/CIFS
NFS
FTP/FTPS
Journaled File System
Unified File Locking
Virtualization
Distributed File System
Security Features
On Disk File Encryption
VLANs
Access Control Lists
Network Filtering
High Availability Features
Optional External Redundant
Power Supply
Snapshot
NAS To NAS Backup
Hot RAID Spare
Redundant LAN Connections
NSS6000 - 4-Bay Gigabit Network Storage System Chassis
512MB Internal Flash Memory
AES 256
150W, 12V Internal AC Power
Support For Up To Four Internal SATA Drives With Hot Swap Capability
(2) 10/100/1000Mbps Auto MDI/X
(2) AUX Ports (Supports USB Flash Disk For Configuration Back Only),
(1) UPS-USB Port (APC Smart UPS Only), and (1) RPSU Connector
Internal Thermal Temperature Sensors For Auto Fan Control
System Reset/Factory Network Reset
Unit Power, Hard Activity, and LAN Link/Activity
Linux 2.6
Calculated 130,000+ hours
53W -With (4) 250GB SATA HDs (Will Vary Depending On Hard Drives)
1U 19" Rack-Mount Design
2 Year Product
1 Year Power Supply/Fans
Supports Up To Four Internal SATA Drives
RAID0 (Striping), RAID1 (Mirroring), RAID1 (Mirroring+Spare),
RAID5 (Striped Set With Parity), RAID5 (Striped Set With Parity+Spare),
& RAID10 (Stripe Of Mirrors)
Just A Bunch Of Disks - Independent Disk Linear Concatenation
Intelligent SATA HDD Spin-Up/Spin-Down with Built In Hysteresis
To Avoid HDD Power Up/Down “Flapping”
File Sharing For Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, and Unix
(Using Samba Client) Systems Using Server Message Block (SMB)
or Common Internet File Sharing (CIFS)
File Sharing For Unix/Linux System Via Network File System (NFS)
File Sharing Via File Transfer Protocol (FTP) and Secure Sessions
Are Supported Via Secure File Transfer Protocol (FTPS)
XFS
Helps To Prevent Possible File Corruption By Providing A Common File
Locking Mechanism To Allow Simultaneous, Multi-Protocol Access To
Common Shares By Windows/MAC (CIFS), Unix/Linux (NFS) and FTP
Supports “Virtualization” of RAID Sets Across Multiple Boxes
(Requires At Least One NSS6000/6100 On The Network)
Use Multiple NAS Systems As A Single System Via
Distributed File System (DFS)
On Disk File Encryption (AES 256)
Port and 802.1q/p
Windows Like Access Control Lists (User, Group, Access & Filters)
MAC/IP Address Filtering
RPSU Support For Linksys One RPS1000
Support For Share, Folder, or File Image Backup With Instant Access
To Previously Captured Backup
Backup Of NAS RAID Set To Another NAS System Across The Network
A Spare Hard Drive Can Be Designated As A Hot Spare In The Event
of A Disk Failure In The RAID Set To Provide Maximum Data Protection
Dual GE Links
 LAN Networking Features
VLANs Port Based, 802.1q/p, 802.1q Trunk Groups
QoS 802.1p
Jumbo Frame Support Up To 9K Jumbo Frames

Management Features
Web Management HTTP/HTTPS
SNMP Monitoring SNMPv3 (Monitoring-Traps)
Alarm Alarm Support for System Alerts and/or System Health Notifications
Quota Management Support For “Hard” and “Soft” Storage Quotas for Users, Groups,
and/or Shares
Active Directory Services Support for Participation With Activity Directory Services To Simply,
User/Group Authentication and Management
NTv4 Domain Services Support for Participation With NTv4 Domains To Simply,
User/Group Authentication and Management
Other Management Secure Socket Layer (SSL), TFTP (upgrade), and DHCP Client
Power Management Support For (Optional 3rd Party) USB Attached UPS(APC Smart UPS Only),
Optional Redundant Power Supply (RPS1000),
Staggered HDD Spin-Up To Reduce Boot Power “Spike”,
Power Supply Monitoring, and Variable Speed Temperature Fan Control
IT/User Alarms/Alerts Support For System Alerts, Alarms, System Health Notifications
and Hard Drive Locate Capability
Graceful Shutdown & Startup System Support For Graceful Shutdown of System and Startup
Cable Diagnostics Integrated Cable Diagnostics on LAN Interfaces
SMART Monitoring Integrated SMART Monitoring for Predictive Hard Drive Failure Notification

Environmental
Dimensions 17.32" x 1.73" x 16.54"
WxHxD (440 x 44 x 420 mm)
Unit Weight 20.99 lb (9.52 kg)
Power 150W Power Supply
Certification FCC Class A
Linksys Operating Temp. 32 to 113ºF (0 to 45ºC)
A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. Storage Temp. -4 to 158ºF (-20 to 70ºC)
121 Theory Operating Humidity 10 to 90% RH, noncondensing
Irvine, CA 92617 USA
Storage Humidity 10 to 95% RH, noncondensing
E-mail: sales@linksys.com
support@linksys.com
Package Contents
Web: http://www.linksys.com
• NSS6000-4-Bay Gigabit Network Storage System Chassis
Linksys products are available in more • (4) 3.5" SATA Drive Carrier Trays (Hard Drives Not Included)
than 50 countries, supported by • AC Power Cord
12 Linksys Regional Offices throughout
the world. For a complete list of local • Documentation CD-ROM
Linksys Sales and Technical Support • Drive Carrier Screws and Optional Rubber Desktop Mounting Feet
contacts, visit our Worldwide Web Site
at www.linksys.com. • Standard 19" Rack-Mounting Kit With Screws

Minimum Requirements
PRODUCT DATA • Compatible Internet Browser For Configuration
• Compatible 3.5" Serial ATA Hard Drives (See Approved Vendor List)

Accessories
The following accessories are available for Linksys Business Series Network Storage System products:
Part Number Description
BUSINESS SERIES HDT0000 Spare NAS Drive Tray (No Hard Drive)

HDT0004 Spare NAS Drive Tray - 4 Pack (No Hard Drive)

HDT0250 Spare NAS Drive Tray (With 250GB 7200RPM Hard Disk)

HDT0500 Spare NAS Drive Tray (With 500GB 7200RPM Hard Disk)

Check the product package and contents for specific features supported. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or
trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands
and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

7091010C-RR Model: NSS6000