Enhance Campus IT Infrastructure with High Performance Storage

Innovative Learning at the Core of Pennsylvania: A Technology-Driven School District

Located in Pennsylvania and covering several rural communities in the central region, this School District emphasizes its commitment to progressive education. It includes a high school, a middle school, and three elementary schools, all incorporating technology into everyday learning. Students in grades K–6 each utilize an Apple iPad Mini, while older students receive MacBook Air laptops. Instruction is tailored to individual needs, with classrooms designed as creative learning environments that promote group and project-based activities.

Challenge: A Huge Campus Requires a Robust Centralized Data Storage

The District uses Jamf to administer the 1,800 computers and iPads used by its 1500 students and 200 faculty and staff. Jamf, however, generates a significant amount of log data daily, which also strained the district’s storage. Moreover, the District must store business, financial, and student management information, including a database-driven business application developed for some PA school districts.

Solution: Tiered Data for Data Efficiency Optimization

The District benefits from the ultra-fast QSAN XF5 series, which ensures seamless data management and high-speed performance. It efficiently stores Jamf logs and device data while enabling quick deployment of apps, virtual desktops, and business applications. Users experience significantly faster load times and report generation. Simultaneously, with the XCubeSAN seamless multi-device integration, data can be easily secured in just one centralized device.

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Accelerate Campus IT Infrastructure Efficiency with Seamless Data Integration

Robust Performance

• XF5 series provides industry-leading high performance, helping organizations build a suitable IT infrastructure
• With the QSAN origin storage system, the data transfer time can be shortened immediately
• Compatible with high bandwidth connectivity, XF5 series can afford heavy workload

Resilient Capacity Deployment

• QSAN XF5 series is expandable up to 16 PB, ensuring the best scalability
• Data reduction feature ensures the best data efficiency
• Thin-provisioning enables enterprises to deploy the storage environment as needed

"The QSAN units deliver extraordinary performance and capacity, enabling us to meet the district’s present and future needs." --Director of Technology