CloudNAS Overview

Morro Data CloudNAS Solution Feature Summary

3-in-1 File Services

 Access cloud storage with NAS user experience via CacheDrive, Infinite cloud storage capacity for simple scale out
 Store files on the cloud and cache files locally for high performance access and WAN optimization
A global filesystem on top of Cloud object storage with permissions and access control
 Multiple-site file sync and share, support of file locking and versioning
 Cloud first storage for offsite progressive backup and zero-time instant recovery

Global File System

Cloud File SystemMaster data in cloud and copies or metadata in gateways.
Gateway cache enables high performance single namespace access to unlimited file system.
Unlimited StorageFor both primary and secondary storage.
Cloud FirstStore all files and metadata in cloud. Eliminate dependencies on local hardware. Choice of Cloud Storage providers.
Storage PoolA pool specifies where and how data is stored and synced. A pool may contain multiple shares.
SharesA network share can have specific user access permissions as well as gateway permissions
Share TypeSync Share
Replicate Share
Archive Share
Global SyncAutomatically sync files across gateways, no need for separate VPN or replication.
ReplicateUnidirectional File Transfer and cloud backup
Global File LockLock Office and other files across gateways, enabling file collaboration across multiple locations.
Disaster RecoveryFile System metadata sync in minutes for replacement or new gateway for full file access.
File VersioningVersion control of 1, 30, 300, or unlimited versions. Restore prior versions for ransomware recovery.
PrefetchAutomatic download to destination gateway vs. on-demand download.
DeduplicationRedundant files are de-duplicated to save cloud storage and upload bandwidth
CompressionFiles are compressed to save cloud storage and upload bandwidth
Bandwidth LimitingControl sync window and sync bandwidth on share basis
Share MappingShares can be optionally mapped to gateways
Advanced SMB Share ControlsOptions to enable oplocks and to use Extended Attributes to save streams

Security

EncryptionFiles are encrypted both in transit and at rest in cloud
Location Based AccessFile access based on location and on/off premises
Web Access SecurityFile access permission replicated from Samba access

User Management

Users and GroupsUser and Group access permissions
Active DirectorySupports local Microsoft Active Directory and Azure AD. Office 365 for Business can use the same login credentials.
User PermissionsDefine default guest access and the permission per user/group (read only / read write / no access)
Location Based PermissionsFile access based on Gateway (location) and on/off premises (read only / read write / no access)
Share Folder SecurityManage shared folder’s ownership and access control list

System Interface

NAS ExperiencePresent shares the same as NAS, with unlimited capacity.
Local Network InterfaceSupport SMB protocol version 2.0/2.1/3.0/3.1 working with Windows, Mac, and Linux clients
Client OS SupportWindows, MAC OSX, Linux, Major Browser
Web InterfaceTeam Portal for permission-based file access and management
Upload files and create folders to shares
Manage file versions, download, rename, copy, move, delete, purge files, create share link for files

Morro Cloud Manager

Gateway ManagementGlobally manage all gateways on MCM
File System ManagementGlobally manage all shares in a Single Namespace
DashboardUsage analytics and system diagram
AnalyticsStorage usage, User activities, and Data transfer activities
Role Based ManagementBusiness Admin, Global Admin, Regular User
Users and GroupsUsers, Primary Group, Secondary Groups
Account managementUser profile
Morro Account information
Payment info and real time cloud usage (Admin only)
LogsEvent logs by category – team/device/file system/etc.
Event logs by severity – information/warning/error

Apps

ECHOMorro ECHO Dropbox
Morro ECHO OneDrive
SlackSlack integration for Management Alerts
Morro AuditAudits Morro Data CloudNAS users’ access and activities for compliance and retrospective breach analysis/investigation.
Sharepoint SyncCloud to Cloud Sync with Microsoft Sharepoint online library

Gateway

CacheDrive ModelsDesktop - G80. G80 Pro
Tower – T600
Rackmount – R1100
Virtual Machine – V200, V201
Device InformationCacheDrive Model number, serial number, firmware version, IP address, UUID and Cache Size
Cloud CachingFiles are uploaded to cloud through cache, presenting access window to unlimited file system size
Backup CachingUnlimited backup target through cache
NAS InterfaceSamba network share interface same as NAS
DeduplicationFiles are de-duplicated on gateway to save upload bandwidth
CompressionFiles are compressed on gateway to save upload bandwidth
EncryptionFiles are encrypted on gateway before upload
Upload StatusMonitor upload status, speed, remaining upload and files
Prefetch StatusMonitoring prefetch files, status, speed etc.
Advanced Device OptionHostname and SMB version selection
Device ClockGlobal time zone based Device clock for Time Shift Sync
Device ManagementShutdown, reboot, and firmware update from centralized cloud management UI
Green ComputingLow power consumption cache design replacing fixed storage NAS or file server

Cloud Storage

Amazon S3 RegionsUS (Oregon), US (Virginia), US (California), US (Ohio), Canada (Montreal), EU (Frankfurt), EU (London), Asia Pacific (Tokyo), Asia Pacific (Osaka), Asia Pacific (Singapore), Asia Pacific (Sydney), China (Beijing), China (Ningxia)
Wasabi Hot Cloud StorageUS (West), US (East)
Backblaze B2US

Morro Connect Desktop App

Desktop OSWindows File Explorer
MAC OSX Finder
Simple ConnectAuto start and login for Windows
Persistent network share connection
Unified AccessAccess files via Team Portal or Gateway from unified interface