The ExaGrid EX10000E NAS Server is purpose-built for backup that leverages a unique architecture optimized for scalability, performance and price. Its functionality makes sure that backups are written directly to a disk-landing zone to avoid inline processing and ensure the highest possible backup performance, resulting in a short backup window. This disk-based backup appliance includes a scale-out computing software that allows it to virtualize with other ExaGrid appliances when they are connected through a switch.