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Cubix Multi Server Appliance for Incognito DNS Commander & IP Commander

Why use multiple servers? Even internet sites with modest traffic benefit from multiple servers. First, multiple servers make administration easier by eliminating the need to copy zone data from host to host when creating duplicate name servers for a zone. Second, performance becomes better because the secondary servers cache recently retrieved domain names. Third, configuring multiple secondary servers provides failover capability so domain named services are maintained. If modest traffic becomes heavy traffic, the need for multiple servers becomes even more evident.

This is why the MSA Series is the perfect system platform for deploying the powerful DNS and DHCP management tools from Incognito Software. If you're looking for bulletproof security and easy administration for your Domain Name System Servers, MSA appliances are the tools to use.

 


MSA 300

Cubix has improved DNS/DHCP Server deployment by creating a DNS Commander and IP Commander Series Multi Server Appliance.

The benefits of deploying DNS Commander and IP Commander Series systems on a Cubix Multi Server Appliance ensures that your systems are:

Certified and Tested: Cubix and Incognito engineers have certified and tested the hardware and software combination to ensure that your network tool is compatible and reliable.

Performance Optimized: Cubix and Incognito have developed hardware configurations that are optimized for DNS Commander and IP Commander Series systems. Processor speed, memory, drive capacity and network interfaces have been tuned to maximize your systems' performance. This eliminates the potential to under-power or overspend on hardware, saving you time and money.  

Though the performance capabilities of the appliance blades should meet most DNS Commander and IP Commander Series deployments, customized configurations are possible. A Cubix representative can assist you in designing a configuration that meets your project needs.

Pre-installed Software: To save you time, Cubix preloads the operating system and DNS Commander and IP Commander Series software at the factory. Pre-installation also eliminates the potential for time-consuming configuration errors.

Quality Assurance: Each blade is tested and burned in at the Cubix factory before shipping. Operating systems, drivers, NICs and application revisions are checked and controlled to ensure complete compatibility between hardware and software.  

Management Tools:  Cubix's hardware management tools allow the view and control of multiple DNS Commander and IP Commander Series blades using a single SNMP-based management console. Software is integrated at the Cubix factory that allows administrators to monitor and change hardware and operating system settings on DNS Commander and IP Commander Series blades within.

Cubix's tools also provide system health monitoring and alarms for internal temperature, power supplies, voltages, circuit breakers and fan rotation status. Reporting takes place out-of-band (on a dedicated serial network) so it does not affect DNS Commander and IP Commander Series functions.

Expert Support: Incognito is the expert at supporting their software, and likewise, Cubix is the expert on the hardware. Together we work to provide you with complete satisfaction in resolving inquiries and providing knowledgeable, fast responses.  
Simplified Deployment

Cubix has not only simplified DNS/DHCPdeployment, the Cubix MSA system is scaleable, saves space, consolidates resources, eases cable administration, and is easy to service.  

    

Scalability: Sites with many domains and a lot of IP addressing require multiple primary and secondary DNS and DHCP servers for bandwidth purposes and high availability – so even if you start with a few you'll probably want to deploy more over time. Each 7U, rackmounted MSA 800, hosts as many as 8 DNS Commander and IP Commander Series blades. You can start with just two or three DNS Commander and IP Commander Series Probe blades or fill the MSA 800 with as many as 8 systems. Multiple MSA systems can be linked together easily. A single PCI slot is available for each blade to add specialty LAN/WAN interfaces if desired. Cubix will configure the MSA system at the factory to fit your configuration requirements.

Conserves Space: Today's data centers are squeezed for rackspace. Cubix's unique architecture is designed to minimize the amount of space required for each DNS Commander and IP Commander Series appliance – less than 1U per appliance.

Reduced Cables: DNS Commander and IP Commander Series deployments are used to improve service levels and eliminate problems, the hardware should not add complexity to your data center. The Multi Server Appliance design reduces the number of cables required.  With an MSA 800 only three power cables are required to support 8 servers. Internal peripherals are shared to further reduce cable clutter. An integrated KVM switch uses a single cable to a breakout box to provide KVM support to all 8 servers in the chassis.

Field Serviceable: Most subsystems within the MSA system are cable-free and modular making it very easy to service. Blades are hot-swappable boards, powered independently from the other systems in the system. They can be swapped out without powering down the system or disturbing neighboring DNS Commander and IP Commander Series blades.

Smart IT professionals use the proper tools to pinpoint potential problems quickly. A Cubix Multi Server Appliance is ideal for deploying multiple systems in space restricted data centers. Deploying DNS Commander and IP Commander Series systems on a Cubix appliance is the fastest and most effective tool for the job. Contact your local Incognito or Cubix representative to find out how you can improve your tool set.

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