Simple, secure centrally managed storage

Available to users with access to a PC/MAC on the UEA network, or externally via VPN.

Central filestore is provided by IBM N5600 Nas Gateways located in our data centres, with back end storage from IBM DS5000s virtualized using IBM SAN Volume Controllers.

Snapshots

Snapshots are taken regularly throughout the day. This allows users to restore their own files by right clicking on the folder from which the restore is required, and selecting properties and then the previous versions tab.

Tape backups consist of nightly differentials and weekend full’s which are retained for 28 days.

Restores can be requested via the Helpdesk.

Snapshot Schedule

Schedule	Created	Number retained
Hourly	8am, 12pm and 4pm	4
Nightly	Each night at midnight	7

Quotas

Staff	10Gb
Postgraduate	10Gb
Researchers	50Gb
Undergraduate / INTO	5Gb

Further information

Frequently asked questions 
Helpsheeets

Contact:

IT Helpdesk: extension 2345 (external callers: 01603 592345),  Contact Helpdesk