Snap Server
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The Snap Server is a network attached storage computer appliance currently sold by Adaptec.
All modern Snap Servers include an embedded operating system called GuardianOS.[1] The GuardianOS is a UNIX-like operating system based on the mainstream Linux kernel, and is used on the Snap Server line of network-attached storage devices. Older models used the SnapOS a heavily customized BSD flavor. The SnapOS was originally created by Meridian Data for the Meridian Data Snap! Server, and shipped on products from May 1998 through February 2006.
Quantum has shipped more than 90,000 Snap Servers worldwide as of December 31, 2001.[2] As of the end of 2003, an estimated 150,000 Snap Servers have been sold worldwide.[citation needed] Many Snap Servers are visible operating on the open Internet[1], although it is generally more common for them to be deployed inside corporate intranets.
[edit] History
The ownership of the Snap Appliance product family has gone through several corporate mergers:
- In May 1998 Meridian Data began shipping the Meridian Data Snap! Server.[citation needed]
- In December 1999 Meridian Data was purchased by Quantum Corp. for ~$85M.[citation needed]
- In October 2002 Quantum's Snap Division was purchased by private investors for ~$11M, forming Snap Appliance.[3]
- In July 2004 Snap Appliance was purchased by Adaptec for ~$100M.[4]
[edit] References
- ^ GuardianOS. Adaptec. Retrieved on 2007-02-10.
- ^ (March 19, 2002). "Snap Server Products Address Mission-Critical Storage Needs At Nellis Air Force Base". Press release.
- ^ Shankland, Stephen. "Quantum tries again to spin off Snap", CNet, October 15, 2002. Retrieved on 2007-02-10.
- ^ McCright, John S.. "Adaptec Buys Snap Appliance", eweek, July 13, 2004. Retrieved on 2007-02-10.
