Advantages of a storage solution from Ergo

Ergo Infrastructure Services offer cost-effective, performance-enhancing solutions.

Ergo Infrastructure Services offer schools and colleges an answer that is cost-effective, makes best use of existing equipment and is future-proof. Using the latest technologies and Intel software, and incorporating server virtualisation, Ergo will save you money, ensure that your network functions well and reliably, and provide masses of storage space.

Improve network performance

Ergo Infrastructure optimises your network performance.
Peak demands (for example just before assignments have to be handed in) are shared between servers, rather than overloading a dedicated server.

Increase storage space without massive investment in inefficient hardware

Storage Area Networks (SANs) increase storage in terabyte (1 million megabyte) steps.
Uses Ethernet technology, so no need to invest in hugely expensive optical fibre networking.

Create storage that is scalable

You'll need fewer hardware upgrades and experience less of the disruption and expense these create.

Make best use of existing equipment

You may not have to purchase more servers/storage - indeed some clients have been able to reduce the number of servers.

Reduce/eliminate downtime

Traditionally, maintaining servers has involved shutting down at least part, if not all of the network, for extended periods of time. The Ergo solution provides the flexibility to reduce the downtime of each individual server to just minutes, allowing users to continue learning or teaching.

Increase redundancy

If a traditional server crashes, much data may be lost. The Ergo solution builds in redundancy, so that if something goes wrong, the risk of data loss is greatly reduced.
The system takes regular "snapshots" of the data, so if a student accidentally deletes their work (a frequent occurrence), it can often be retrieved by accessing the most recent snapshot.
Backing up data is facilitated (see below).

Save power costs

Reducing or keeping at present levels the number of servers means using less power, cutting bills and the need to upgrade power supplies.
Fewer servers produce less heat, with corresponding reduced loads on your air conditioning.

Manage your network storage through a user-friendly interface

Ergo will fully train your ICT staff to use the logical and intuitive user interface.

Avoid being tied to a proprietary solution

You do not pay an Ergo licence.
We'd hope that you'll always be happy with Ergo's services, but should you ever need to change supplier, you are not locked in to proprietary technology and licences.

Make backups easier

The Ergo service creates a shadow copy of the network data, simplifying effective back ups

Save money

The Ergo solution can create a quantum leap in your network storage and performance with minimal expenditure.

Add minimal new equipment - existing equipment is used as far as possible;
Use existing network cables;
Use less power;
Simplify administration;
Make upgrading easier.