NEC iStorage NS500Ar NAS Storage System
Brand: NEC | Category: Storage Systems
SKU: NEC-N8150638F | Part #: N8150-638F | MPN: N8150-638F
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About the NEC iStorage NS500Ar NAS Storage System
The NEC iStorage NS500Ar is a mid-range NAS storage system architected for organizations requiring robust file-sharing capabilities, backup acceleration, and local vendor support within a compact footprint. Built on proven NAS middleware, the NS500Ar supports both NFS and SMB protocols with integrated RAID data protection, snapshot management, and replication features essential for business continuity in demanding vertical markets. The system incorporates dual-controller redundancy, hot-swappable drive bays, and 10GbE connectivity to eliminate single points of failure and ensure consistent service availability for concurrent user workloads.
The NS500Ar addresses the specific operational demands of hospitals managing electronic health records, imaging archives, and clinical backup workflows, as well as universities operating research data repositories and departmental file services. Its architecture emphasizes local data residency, simplified management through a unified administrative interface, and direct vendor support relationships—critical factors for regulated environments requiring audit trails and on-premises infrastructure control. The system shipped in Q2 2024 with support for advanced deduplication and compression, reducing storage capacity requirements for backup retention policies common in healthcare and academic institutions.
Ideal for
- Electronic health record (EHR) storage and DICOM medical imaging archive with compliance-auditable access logs
- Centralized backup repository for hospital clinical systems with inline deduplication and long-term retention
- Research data collaboration and project file sharing across distributed university departments and research centers
- Disaster recovery staging and replication target for regional healthcare network consolidation
- Academic institutional repository supporting digital collections, thesis archives, and open-access publication storage
- Multi-departmental file services with quota enforcement, snapshot-based version recovery, and granular access controls
Technical specifications
| Manufacturer | NEC |
| Model | iStorage NS500Ar |
| Product Type | High-Availability NAS Storage Appliance |
| Form Factor | 2U rackmount chassis |
| Controller Architecture | Dual-controller active-active configuration |
| Maximum Raw Capacity | Up to 432 TB (configuration-dependent) |
| Drive Bays | 24 x 3.5-inch hot-swappable bays |
| Supported Drive Types | SAS HDD, SAS SSD (7.2K/10K/15K RPM HDD; NL-SAS recommended for capacity) |
| Network Interfaces | Dual 10GbE ports (SFP+), dual 1GbE management ports, expansion support |
| RAID Support | RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10; selectable per pool |
| Protocols | NFS v3/v4, SMB 2.1/3.x, iSCSI optional |
| Data Protection Features | Inline deduplication, compression, snapshot management, asynchronous replication |
| Snapshot Capacity | Up to 4,096 snapshots per volume |
| Memory Configuration | 32 GB standard (expandable options available) |
| Management Interface | Web-based GUI, SSH CLI, SNMP monitoring |
| High-Availability Features | Automatic failover, SFP+ interconnect heartbeat, concurrent active workload distribution |
| Physical Dimensions | 435 (W) x 88 (H) x 680 (D) mm |
| Power Consumption | Approximately 800-1,200 W (dual PSU redundant) |
| Operating Temperature | 10–35°C |
| Relative Humidity | 20–80% (non-condensing) |
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Technical Specifications
| Brand | NEC |
| Category | Storage Systems |
| SKU | NEC-N8150638F |
| Part Number | N8150-638F |
| Condition | New |
| Model | iStorage NS500Ar |
| Product Type | High-Availability NAS Storage Appliance |
| Form Factor | 2U rackmount chassis |
| Controller Architecture | Dual-controller active-active configuration |
| Maximum Raw Capacity | Up to 432 TB (configuration-dependent) |
| Drive Bays | 24 x 3.5-inch hot-swappable bays |
| Supported Drive Types | SAS HDD, SAS SSD (7.2K/10K/15K RPM HDD; NL-SAS recommended for capacity) |
| Network Interfaces | Dual 10GbE ports (SFP+), dual 1GbE management ports, expansion support |
| RAID Support | RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10; selectable per pool |
| Protocols | NFS v3/v4, SMB 2.1/3.x, iSCSI optional |
| Data Protection Features | Inline deduplication, compression, snapshot management, asynchronous replication |
| Snapshot Capacity | Up to 4,096 snapshots per volume |
| Memory Configuration | 32 GB standard (expandable options available) |
| Management Interface | Web-based GUI, SSH CLI, SNMP monitoring |
| High-Availability Features | Automatic failover, SFP+ interconnect heartbeat, concurrent active workload distribution |
| Physical Dimensions | 435 (W) x 88 (H) x 680 (D) mm |
| Power Consumption | Approximately 800-1,200 W (dual PSU redundant) |
| Operating Temperature | 10–35°C |
| Relative Humidity | 20–80% (non-condensing) |
Frequently Asked Questions about NEC iStorage NS500Ar NAS Storage System
What does the NEC iStorage NS500Ar NAS Storage System do?
the NEC iStorage NS500Ar NAS Storage System suits enterprise data-center storage tiers — all-flash arrays, hyperconverged storage pools (vSAN, Ceph), database backends, and high-throughput backup repositories. It is supported by major server platforms.
What are the headline specs of the NEC iStorage NS500Ar NAS Storage System?
Key specifications for the NEC iStorage NS500Ar NAS Storage System: new condition; manufacturer NEC; model iStorage NS500Ar; product type High-Availability NAS Storage Appliance; form factor 2U rackmount chassis; controller architecture Dual-controller active-active configuration; maximum raw capacity Up to 432 TB (configuration-dependent). Manufacturer part number N8150-638F. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.