A DL380 G5 Storage Server is a fast and easy way to add file storage to your network. Its Microsoft Windows-powered operating system is pre-installed and internal storage is pre-configured, so you're up and serving files in minutes. It supports multiple file sharing protocols, so you can consolidate and make a single centralized platform to manage and protect, or you can create a scalable disk-based backup/replication target.Once your solution is installed, you'll find that you spend less time and effort on file management and maintenance. You can manage and troubleshoot from almost anywhere with either remote desktop or Integrated Lights-out 2. Since it's running Windows, it integrates seamlessly into your Active Directory and DFS environments, runs your favorite antivirus or backup applications, and has a familiar management look and feel. And don't forget that it's a print server, too.The DL380 G5 Storage Server is built on industry standards and includes features that protect and optimize your investment. The 6TB SATA model offers intelligent storage-specific tools and features like Indexed Search and Single-instance Storage (SIS), which de-duplicates file storage and helps save disk space.