NEC Storage HS8 is an advanced deduplication backup/archival storage solution designed for the age of big data. It offers efficient and safe storage of all corporate data, flexible scale-out to accommodate changing needs, and long-term data storage capabilities. The system reduces costs by using high data compression technology and provides highly reliable data protection through features like Distributed Resilient Data and encryption. It streamlines file server environments by automatically migrating less frequently used files and offers low-cost disaster preparedness through secure remote backup. The solution also provides easy, non-disruptive expansion of capacity and performance, synthetic backup for increased efficiency, and is designed to be scalable from a small configuration to a large system with up to 60 nodes.