Virtual Server Appliance 3

Turnkey Server Solution

An innovative file server appliance, for deployment in virtual machine (VM) environments. Ready to serve Mac, Windows, web, and mobile clients using HELIOS file server solutions. Reduce IT costs and improve flexibility for every business.

Optimized System

Unlike proprietary appliances, this server is open and runs a standard Linux OS optimized for HELIOS file server solutions. It deploys on x86_64 servers under all major virtualization platforms. The runtime is tuned for maximum security, robustness, and superior performance, with minimal CPU, memory, and disk resource requirements.

Remote administration from Mac and Windows via HELIOS Admin enables easy, user-friendly management.

Data protection (snapshots)

Regular zero-overhead snapshots deliver continuous data protection for each volume. HELIOS setup tools support data volume setup, volume resizing, and disk migration with no service downtime.

Spotlight Searches

Find files, content, and metadata within seconds from any Mac, Windows, web, or mobile client.

Mac File Server

Supports AFP 3.3, Bonjour TCP printing, Time Machine backups, and Spotlight searches.

Windows File Server

Provides SMB1/CIFS-compatible file and print services, with Spotlight search support from Windows clients.

Web File Server

Presents server files in gallery and list views, with zoomable previews of images and PDFs (and optionally Office documents). Supports download/upload of files and folders, plus Spotlight searches.

NFS File Server

Offers client and server file sharing via the NFS protocol.

Authentication Server

Integrates seamlessly into LDAP and Active Directory / PDC environments.