Xsan (/ ˈɛksæn /) is Apple Inc. 's storage area network (SAN) or clustered file system for macOS. Xsan enables multiple Mac desktop and Xserve systems to access shared block storage over a Fibre Channel network. With the Xsan file system installed, these computers can read and write to the same storage volume at the same time.

Feb 19, 2008 · CUPERTINO, California—February 19, 2008—Apple® today introduced Xsan® 2, the first major upgrade to its easy to use, high performance, enterprise class Storage Area Network (SAN) file system for Mac OS® X. Combining enhanced performance with Apple’s legendary ease of use, Xsan 2 makes it easier for first time users to set up and ...

This guide shows how to use Xsan 2 to combine RAID arrays into large, easy-to-expand volumes of storage that clients use like local disks, but which are actually shared over a high-speed Fibre Channel fabric. The guide is updated for Xsan 2 version 2.3 and contains the following sections.

Xsan Admin 2 with SAN Setup assistant. Real-time monitoring. Graphs and logging. Event notifications via email or pager

Follow the instructions on the following pages to set up your SAN for the first time. To install the components of your SAN, follow the instructions that come with each computer, RAID storage system, and switch. Don’t turn on any of the equipment until you are instructed to do so. Unpack each computer that will be part of the SAN.

Follow the instructions in this guide to set up a volume on a storage area network (SAN) using Xsan 2. Is This the Right Guide for You? Â You’re setting up a SAN for the first time using new computers and RAID systems right out of the box. Â Your SAN computers are running Mac OS X or Mac OS X Server version 10.6 (Snow Leopard).

Feb 20, 2008 · CUPERTINO, Calif. -- Apple today introduced Xsan® 2, the first major upgrade to its easy to use, high performance, enterprise class Storage Area Network (SAN) file system for Mac OS® X. Combining enhanced performance with Apple’s legendary ease of use, Xsan 2 makes it easier for first time users to set up and quickly deploy a SAN ...

Use this guide to learn how to use Xsan 2 set up and manage volumes on a storage area network. This guide shows how to use Xsan 2 to combine RAID arrays into large, easy-to-expand volumes of storage that clients use like local disks but are actually shared over a …

This guide shows you how to upgrade to Xsan 2 from Xsan 1.4.2, the latest available Xsan software update. If you’re running Xsan 1.4 or 1.4.1, you can choose Software Update from the Apple