Operating instructions

Eco4

AoE

This menu allows conguration of the units ATA over Ethernet (AoE) function. AoE is a network

protocol designed for simple high-performance access of storage devices over Ethernet networks.

Importantly the external storage device must be located on the same network as the unit. AoE does

not rely on network layers such as IP and TCP, making it non routable i.e. routers cannot be used

to forward a packet across disparate networks. AoE packets can only travel within a single local

Ethernet storage area network (adds a physical layer of security to the information). The stored

video can only be accessed by plugging directly into an ethernet socket in the same LAN as the

host. This means AoE cannot be accessed over the Internet or other IP networks, but makes AoE

more lightweight (with less load on the host), easier to implement, provides a layer of inherent

security, and offers higher performance.

Logical Devices Connected AOE Devices - Any devices in this panel are being

used by the unit to store data. They can be freed by clicking on

the

Release button.

Physical Devices Available AOE Devices - Any devices in this panel are available

on the network. They can be added to the storage capability of

this unit by ‘claiming’ the storage. Unavailable storage is listed

as Owned. Claimed storage capacity can be ‘released’ in the top

panel.

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