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Network Storage

Nothing is more convenient than an online storage area to save files that are accessible anytime, anywhere.

ITCS offers three options for online file storage. Piratedrive and Privateer are available to ECU users for online storage and collaboration with other ECU users; ECU Outside is an File Transfer Protocol (FTP) server intended for collaboration with non-ECU users.

All activities using any of these options must conform to the ECU Academic Computer Use Policy and the University Student and Employee Computer Use Policy.

Piratedrive NAS

Piratedrive is network-attached storage (NAS). All students, faculty and staff have an individual Piratedrive folder created when they join ECU. With a 1GB capacity, password protection and daily backup, Piratedrive is a good option for storing important files such as class assignments or meeting minutes.

Departments can also request a Piratedrive folder (capacity 5GB) to store departmental information.

Piratedrive folders are safe and secure through checkpoints,* backups and replication.*

Visit the Piratedrive pages for detailed instructions on using your folder.

 

Privateer NAS

Privateer is network-attached storage (NAS) intended as a low-cost option where ECU users share data with other ECU users. Privateer has limited data security, and therefore, no sensitive information can be stored on Privateer. Likewise, as there is no replication* or backup for a Privateer server folder, no critical data should be stored on Privateer unless you have a secondary copy saved elsewhere.

Privateer is not intended as a replacement for Piratedrive, which offers data protection through checkpoints, backups and replication.

See the Privateer web page for further details.

 

ECU Outside

ECU Outside is an FTP server designed specifically for ECU faculty and staff to share information with non-ECU collaborators (or others without a PirateID). This service makes it easy for users to share data and collaborate with peers on research projects, etc. ECU Outside is not intended as a replacement for shared drives, such as Piratedrive or SharePoint. Sensitive information (personnel, HIPAA, etc.) is strictly prohibited and cannot be stored on ECU Outside.

Temporary storage is non-recurring storage for a fixed amount of time up to 90 days. There is no charge for temporary storage. The data and storage space are deleted at the end of the fixed term. Permanent storage is available for purchase using department funds.

Visit the ECU Outside page for more information on requesting and accessing ECU Outside space.

 

Cost for Network Storage

Storage Area Network (SAN)

  • SAN Raid 5 - No Replication - $4.50/GB

  • SAN Raid 5 - With Replication - $9.00/GB

  • SAN Raid 10 - No Replication - $7.50/GB

  • SAN Raid 10 - With Replication - $15.00/GB

Network Attached Storage (NAS)

  • NAS - No Replication - $1.50/GB

  • NAS - With Replication - $3.00/GB

  • NAS - No Replication/No Backup - $0.50/GB

Backup

  • Netbackup Client - $575.00, annual maintenance approximately $114 after year 1

  • Backup to Disk per GB - $5.00

Unsure about which option to choose? Contact the IT Help Desk to request a consult.