Scalable, high-performance distributed file storage solution ideal for financial data management. Provides enterprise-grade security, built-in analytics, and automation capabilities specifically designed for fund management workloads, including support for both structured and unstructured financial data.
Enterprise-grade storage hardware designed for high-speed access, reliability, and the capacity to handle the large volumes of data required for investment management, including SAN, NAS, and cloud storage solutions.
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Input/Output Operations Per Second (IOPS) The number of input/output operations the storage can handle each second. |
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Throughput The rate at which data can be read from or written to the storage system. |
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Latency The time taken to complete a storage operation (read or write). |
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Consistent Performance Under Load System's ability to maintain performance levels under heavy or unpredictable workloads. |
The product is designed to deliver consistent performance under demanding and unpredictable workloads, as referenced in use cases for financial services clients. | |
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Quality of Service (QoS) Offers controls to guarantee specific performance levels for prioritized workloads. |
Quality of Service (QoS) features are directly referenced in Nutanix Files official documentation. | |
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Load Balancing Ability to distribute workloads evenly across storage devices. |
Nutanix Files natively supports load balancing by distributing workloads across nodes. | |
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Caching Support Incorporation of cache (e.g., SSDs, NVMe) to speed up access to frequently used data. |
Nutanix Files includes caching at the filesystem and hardware layers to optimize performance. | |
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Predictive Analytics for Performance Leverages analytics to predict and resolve performance issues proactively. |
The platform provides analytics and proactive performance recommendations, implying predictive analytics features. | |
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Storage Tiering Automatically moves data between different types of storage media based on access patterns. |
Storage tiering is provided via integration with Nutanix Objects and other storage tiers. | |
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Data Locality Optimization Ensures critical data resides close to compute resources to minimize access time. |
Data locality is a core feature in the Nutanix architecture, optimizing critical data placement. | |
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Burst Handling Ability to handle temporary surges in storage demand without degradation. |
Burst handling is discussed in performance reference architectures for Nutanix Files. |
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Total Storage Capacity The maximum amount of data the system can store. |
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Scalability (Horizontal/Vertical) Ability to add capacity by adding more drives or nodes (horizontal) or upgrading hardware (vertical). |
Nutanix Files can scale both vertically and horizontally, supporting modular addition of nodes and resources. | |
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Non-disruptive Capacity Expansion Add storage capacity without halting operations. |
Capacity can be expanded without disruption using Nutanix Prism and native file service scaling features. | |
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Hot Swappable Drives Replace or add drives without system downtime. |
Nutanix Files supports hot-swappable drives in the underlying Nutanix hardware nodes. | |
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Snapshot Capacity Support Support for space-efficient snapshots and clones. |
Snapshot and clone support is available natively for file shares. | |
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Data Compression Ability to compress stored data to save space. |
Data compression is available and configurable at the file storage tier. | |
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Data Deduplication Reduces redundant data blocks, optimizing storage usage. |
Deduplication is a listed feature to optimize storage efficiency. | |
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Thin Provisioning Optimizes capacity by allocating storage on-demand rather than pre-allocating. |
Thin provisioning is advertised as a core efficiency feature in Nutanix Files. | |
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Multi-tenancy Support Allows isolated storage environments for different teams or business units. |
Multi-tenancy and share-level access controls are provided, including separate file server instances and access domains. | |
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Automated Tier Management Automatically moves data between storage tiers based on usage patterns. |
Automated tier management supported when integrated with other Nutanix storage tiers. | |
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Flexible Volume Sizes Allows for dynamic allocation and resizing of storage volumes. |
File volume sizes are flexible and can be resized online as usage changes. |
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High Availability Architecture Built-in redundancy at all system levels to prevent single points of failure. |
The underlying platform offers high-availability with redundancy at all levels. | |
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Uptime Guarantee Service-level agreement (SLA) for system uptime. |
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Automated Failover Switches operations to backup systems during component failure. |
Automated failover is enabled as part of system redundancy and automatic node failover. | |
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Redundant Power Supplies Multiple power sources to ensure continuous operation. |
Redundant power supplies are a standard hardware feature for Nutanix cluster nodes. | |
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RAID and Erasure Coding Data redundancy techniques to recover from drive failures. |
Nutanix Files supports RAID and erasure coding at the software-defined storage (SDS) layer. | |
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Self-healing Mechanisms Automatic detection and repair of data inconsistencies. |
Self-healing mechanisms are referenced in Nutanix Files documentation. | |
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Proactive Health Monitoring Automatically tracks hardware health and lifecycle status. |
Health monitoring and hardware lifecycle analytics are included in Nutanix Prism. | |
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Error Correction Detects and corrects silent data corruption. |
Platform provides error correction for silent data corruption at the storage layer. | |
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Disaster Recovery Support Native support for cross-site replication and DR plans. |
Disaster recovery via replication and failover is supported natively and via integration. | |
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Automated Backups Built-in scheduling and retention for system backups. |
Automated backup schedules are supported via integrated backup functionalities. | |
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Geographic Data Replication Replicates data to geographically separated locations for resilience. |
Supports replication to other Nutanix clusters and remote geographies. |
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Encryption at Rest All stored data is encrypted on disk to prevent unauthorized access. |
Encryption at rest is Native; meets enterprise compliance requirements. | |
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Encryption in Transit All data transfers are encrypted to prevent interception. |
All data in transit is encrypted using secure protocols. | |
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Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) Defines user access rights based on roles and responsibilities. |
Role-based access control is supported with integration to Active Directory. | |
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Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) Requires multiple forms of authentication for user access. |
Supports multi-factor authentication options via SSO framework integrations. | |
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Audit Logging Tracks and logs all access and management activities. |
Audit logging is native to both Nutanix Prism and Nutanix Files. | |
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Immutable Backups Backups that cannot be altered or deleted (WORM). |
Immutable backup support is available via WORM file shares and integration with Nutanix Objects. | |
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GDPR/CCPA/FINRA Compliance Out-of-the-box features to assist with global regulatory requirements. |
Nutanix provides tools and reports to assist with GDPR, CCPA, and FINRA requirements. | |
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Ransomware Protection Detects and mitigates ransomware activity in real time. |
Ransomware protection technologies are built-in, including anomaly detection and alerting. | |
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Data Masking & Tokenization Protects sensitive data through masking or tokenization. |
Not as far as we are aware.* Data masking and tokenization not natively referenced for Nutanix Files; may be possible with third-party tools. | |
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Secure Multi-tenancy Ensures segregated data storage and access between tenants. |
Multi-tenant security and segregation enforced on Nutanix Files. | |
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Integrated Compliance Reporting Generates ready-to-use compliance reports. |
Product generates compliance reports via Prism and integrated analytics. |
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API Availability Provides RESTful APIs or SDKs for programmatic access and automation. |
REST APIs and SDKs available for Files, documented on Nutanix developer portal. | |
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Support for Common Protocols Compatibility with NFS, SMB, iSCSI, S3, etc. |
Supports SMB/NFS and later S3 protocols, compatible with major storage use cases. | |
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Cloud Integration Ability to integrate with public cloud storage and services. |
Integrates with Nutanix's own cloud & public cloud DR, backup, and storage services. | |
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Hypervisor/VMware Support Certified for use with major virtualization platforms. |
VMware, Hyper-V, and AHV hypervisor support is documented. | |
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Database Integration Optimized connectors or drivers for major databases used in fund management (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server). |
Integrations and connectors exist for Oracle, SQL Server, SAP, and more. | |
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Active Directory/LDAP Integration Federated authentication with enterprise identity providers. |
Active Directory/LDAP integration is a primary access control model. | |
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CI/CD Tools Integration Compatible with DevOps pipelines for automation. |
CI/CD tool integration is possible via REST API and scripting. | |
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Backup and DR Software Compatibility Works with leading backup and disaster recovery platforms. |
Compatible with leading backup platforms (Veeam, Commvault, etc.) | |
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Third-party Application Certification Certified with major industry applications (e.g., Bloomberg, FactSet). |
Nutanix regularly partners and certifies Files with industry applications. | |
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Custom Connector Availability Supports creation or use of custom connectors for niche applications. |
Custom connector creation is possible leveraging documented APIs. | |
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Container Support Optimized storage for Docker, Kubernetes, and other container platforms. |
Container storage interface (CSI) drivers for Kubernetes and Docker are provided. |
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Centralized Management Console Single unified dashboard to monitor and manage all storage assets. |
Prism Central serves as a centralized management console for all resources. | |
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Real-time Monitoring Live visibility into performance, capacity, and health metrics. |
Real-time monitoring via Nutanix Prism. | |
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Automated Alerts & Notifications Immediate alerts for predefined events (failures, capacity thresholds). |
Automated alerting and notification system is featured in Prism. | |
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Historical Analytics Access to historical usage, performance, and trend data. |
Historical analytics available for performance and capacity metrics. | |
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Automated Reporting Scheduled creation and distribution of reports (utilization, errors, etc). |
Automated and scheduled reporting can be configured in Prism. | |
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Remote Management Allows management and configuration from off-site locations. |
Remote management is natively supported via the management interface. | |
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Role-based Administration Granular controls on what system administrators can manage. |
Granular role-based admin controls in Prism interface. | |
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REST API Management Access Full-featured REST APIs for automated management. |
REST API management access is thoroughly documented. | |
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Mobile App Availability Monitor and manage from mobile devices. |
Mobile app for Nutanix Prism enables management from mobile devices. | |
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Automated Remediation Ability for the system to take predefined actions on alerts/faults. |
Automated remediation is possible for certain alerts and faults. | |
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Customizable Dashboards Ability to tailor the monitoring interface to specific needs. |
Dashboards in Prism are highly customizable. |
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Automated Snapshots Regular system image capture for fast rollbacks. |
Snapshot automation is a supported function. | |
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Granular Restore Capabilities Ability to restore individual files/directories or application objects. |
Granular restores down to directory/file level supported. | |
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End-to-End Data Integrity Checks Verifies all data at every stage to prevent corruption. |
End-to-end data integrity validated at all storage levels. | |
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Replication (Synchronous/Asynchronous) Clones data in real time or at delay, within or across sites. |
Native file replication between clusters, supports sync and async. | |
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Point-in-time Recovery Roll back data to specific points before failure or attack. |
Point-in-time recovery offered via snapshots and cloning. | |
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Continuous Data Protection Tracks and logs changes in real time for near-instant recovery. |
Continuous data protection available through integration and workflow settings. | |
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Automated Failback Automatic restoration from backup to production systems. |
Automated failback from DR is possible with Nutanix's DR workflows. | |
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Air-gapped Backups Offline, tamper-proof copies of data to defend against sophisticated attacks. |
Air-gapped backup solutions are available via third-party validated configurations. | |
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Data Retention Policy Enforcement Ensures compliance with data retention rules and governance. |
Data retention policies can be enforced with file share settings. | |
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Tested Disaster Recovery Procedures Built-in simulation and test options for DR plans. |
Disaster recovery testing and orchestration is supported. | |
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Automated Backup Scheduling Configurable backup job scheduling without manual steps. |
Automated backup scheduling is configurable. |
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Storage Pooling Combines storage resources for optimal usage and management. |
Storage pooling is an inherent feature in the Nutanix distributed filesystem. | |
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Automated Tiering Moves less critical data to less expensive storage automatically. |
Automated tiering is supported within the Nutanix ecosystem. | |
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Capacity Utilization Monitoring Measures how much allocated storage is being used. |
Capacity usage monitoring built-in with dashboard tracking. | |
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Energy Efficiency Design features to reduce overall power consumption. |
Energy efficiency referenced in hardware platform designs. | |
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Pay-as-you-grow Licensing Purchase additional capacity/resources only as needed. |
Licenses can be expanded modularly—supports pay-as-you-grow. | |
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Storage Usage Analytics Detailed insights into who or what is consuming storage resources. |
Storage usage analytics delivered through Prism. | |
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Cost Allocation & Chargeback Tools Track and assign storage costs to specific projects or departments. |
Cost allocation/chargeback tracking supported via Prism analytics. | |
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Automated Orphaned Data Detection Identifies and flags unused/obsolete data that can be expired. |
Prism analytics helps flag orphaned data for lifecycle management. | |
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Automated Thin Provisioning Provision only necessary storage, avoiding over-allocation and waste. |
Thin provisioning and automation routines are implemented. | |
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Rightsizing Recommendations Provides suggestions for resizing allocations based on usage patterns. |
Prism provides rightsizing recommendations based on usage. | |
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Data Lifecycle Management Automated policy-based movement and expiration of data over its lifetime. |
Lifecyle management is policy-driven and automated. |
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On-premises Deployment Option to deploy fully within enterprise data centers. |
Supports on-premises deployment. | |
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Public Cloud Deployment Supports deployment in cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP). |
Supports full deployment on major public clouds. | |
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Hybrid Cloud Deployment Combines on-premises and cloud storage seamlessly. |
Hybrid cloud deployment is featured in technical documentation. | |
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Multi-cloud Support Operates simultaneously across multiple cloud providers. |
Multi-cloud support possible with Nutanix Clusters. | |
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Edge Deployment Options Ability to deploy at branch or satellite offices close to data sources. |
Edge deployment options available for remote sites/branch offices. | |
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Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) Cloud-based failover and recovery for business continuity. |
Cloud-based disaster recovery (DRaaS) offered via partner ecosystem. | |
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Hybrid File and Block Storage Supports both file-based (NAS) and block-based (SAN) storage. |
Supports hybrid file (NAS) and block (SAN via Volumes) storage. | |
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Storage Virtualization Abstracts physical storage into logical pools for flexible deployment. |
Storage virtualization inherent to Nutanix file system architecture. | |
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Distributed File System Support Supports deployment across widespread locations with global namespace. |
Distributed file namespace as part of core functionality. | |
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Automated Data Placement Smart placement of data based on policies and usage. |
Policy-based data placement is available for file shares and volumes. | |
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Flexible Licensing Models Supports CAPEX, OPEX, and subscription-based licensing. |
Flexible licensing available—subscription/PAYGO/support for OPEX and CAPEX. |
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24/7 Technical Support Round-the-clock access to expert support. |
24/7 technical support standard in Nutanix support contracts. | |
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Proactive Support (Call-home, Automated Diagnostics) Automatic error reporting and remote diagnostics. |
Proactive support and remote diagnostics provided via Pulse. | |
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Automated Firmware/Software Updates Pushes and installs patches and upgrades with minimal downtime. |
Automated updates for firmware/software available. | |
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In-place Hardware Upgrades Ability to upgrade controllers and drives while in service. |
In-place hardware upgrades possible as part of Nutanix platform. | |
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Detailed Documentation and Knowledge Base Comprehensive manuals and online troubleshooting resources. |
Comprehensive documentation and active knowledge base provided by Nutanix. | |
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On-site Support Options Physical assistance by vendor engineers if required. |
On-site support is an available add-on via Nutanix partners. | |
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Customizable Maintenance Windows Schedule maintenance at optimal low-impact periods. |
Maintenance windows are fully customizable via management console. | |
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Automated Recovery Workflows Predefined steps for rapid system recovery in case of outages. |
Automated recovery workflows part of DR and snapshot features. | |
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Parts Replacement Service Level Speed at which failed hardware is replaced. |
No information available | |
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Direct Access to Engineering Resources Escalation path for severe or complex technical issues. |
Direct escalation to engineering is part of premium Nutanix support. | |
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Community & User Forums Active online space for peer-to-peer support. |
Nutanix NEXT community forums provide customer and peer-to-peer support. |
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Energy-efficient Components Uses low-power hardware to decrease overall energy usage. |
All major Nutanix appliances use energy-efficient hardware. | |
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Thermal Management Features Advanced cooling to reduce air conditioning load. |
Thermal management with dynamic fan and cooling controls. | |
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RoHS and WEEE Compliance Meets international environmental and recycling standards. |
RoHS and WEEE compliance statements available for hardware. | |
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Environmental Monitoring Sensors Monitors and alerts on temperature, humidity, and airflow. |
Environmental sensors are integrated in some Nutanix appliances. | |
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Recyclable/Reusable Hardware Components Parts designed for recycling or reuse after decommissioning. |
Nutanix specifies recyclable and reusable components in hardware documentation. | |
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Carbon Footprint Reporting Provides data on storage operations' environmental impact. |
Not as far as we are aware.* Carbon footprint reporting is not typically referenced directly for Nutanix Files. | |
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EcoMode/Energy Saving Features Automated reduction of energy consumption during low-usage periods. |
Hardware platform features energy savings (eco-mode) for low-use periods. | |
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Vendor Take-back Programs Offers responsible recycling and disposal for old equipment. |
Vendor take-back and disposal programs available for Nutanix hardware. | |
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Extended Product Lifecycle Designed for long-term operation, minimizing replacement cycles. |
Hardware is designed for reliability and long operational lifespan. | |
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Packaging Sustainability Minimizes waste and maximizes recyclable materials in shipping. |
Shipping and packaging materials are designed for sustainability. | |
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Remote Power Management Remote capability to power down unused systems. |
Remote power management available for Nutanix appliance deployments. |
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