Morro Data CloudNAS
What is Morro Data CloudNAS?
Morro Data CloudNAS is a hybrid cloud global file services and Network Attached Storage (NAS) platform that unifies multi-site file servers into a single global namespace. The system pairs local hardware or virtual gateway appliances (CacheDrive) with public or private Cloud Storage providers, utilizing real-time file synchronization and Global File Locking to deliver local LAN access speeds for remote and distributed workforces.
Key Capabilities
- Hybrid On-Premise Caching & Cloud Capacity: Local CacheDrive appliances cache frequently accessed files on-premise while maintaining primary file data and back-ups across cloud object storage providers such as AWS S3, Microsoft Azure, or Wasabi.
- Global File Locking & Real-Time Synchronization: Propagates application-level lock metadata across distributed gateways to prevent file overwrite collisions during simultaneous editing in applications including Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office.
- Single Global Namespace: Consolidates multi-office directory structures into a unified SMB mapped network share, allowing remote personnel to access identical directory paths across locations without requiring VPN infrastructure.
- Remote Collaboration for CAD/BIM Workflows: Supports multi-office Revit worksharing workflows (Sync-with-Central and Reload Latest) by prioritizing project-level network traffic and background prefetching.
- Data Protection & Ransomware Rollback: Features file versioning controls, multi-cloud redundancy, granular Access Control Lists (ACL), and audit logging to restore prior file states following accidental deletion or ransomware encryption events.
- Bandwidth & Storage Optimization: Executes inline data compression, deduplication, and encryption (AES-256) on local gateways prior to transmitting payload data to cloud object targets.
Audience & Use Cases
- Audience: IT Directors, Infrastructure Architects, BIM/CAD Managers, and Systems Administrators in architecture, engineering, construction (AEC), media post-production, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors.
- Use Case: Replacing legacy local file servers with hybrid cloud infrastructure, enabling multi-site real-time collaboration on heavy BIM/CAD design models, and providing ransomware recovery controls for distributed teams.
Technical Specifications
- Deployment Options: Desktop (G80, G80 Pro), Mini-Tower (T600), 1U Rackmount (R1100), and Virtual Appliances (V200 for VMware, V201 for Hyper-V, V202 for Azure, V203 for AWS)
- File Sharing Protocols: SMB (v2.0, v2.1, v3.0, v3.1), Web Portal, Mobile Access
- Cloud Storage Targets: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Wasabi, or custom S3-compatible object stores
- Directory & Governance Integrations: Active Directory, Azure Active Directory (Microsoft Entra ID), DFS Namespace, HIPAA audit compliance support
Categories & Use Cases
Technical Details
| Deployment Types | SaaS |
|---|---|
| Operating Systems | Windows, Mac, Web-Based |
| Mobile Application | No |