Unique Advantages of the BlueArc Storage Server Architecture

• Delivers highest network performance
• Enables consolidating dozens of file servers or multiple other NAS devices onto a single infrastructure
• Simplifies management by using a single management interface
• Processes data movement in hardware with Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA) versus running software on a CPU
• Scalable storage solution that can grow in capacity as needs expand
• Storage Balancing ensures highest throughput when expanding the Storage Solution
• Exclusive hardware accelerated file system SiliconFS
• Energy efficient design lowers power and cooling needs
• Reduces TCO through exceptional throughput, high availability and landmark ease of management

This unique combination of advantages that are unprecedented in the industry, enable higher performance and enormous scalability against lower costs.