Only the Perceptive Content Server accesses the OSM. The existing connection between Perceptive Content Server and the OSM is a standard file connection. When the server and the OSM are on the same machine, you have standard file connection on that machine. When the server and OSM are on different machines, you can access the OSM through a VPN that you set up to establish and maintain an encryption system through your network. Only the Perceptive Content Server accesses the OSM. The Perceptive Content Server accesses these files using standard operating system open and close calls.
You can cache files that are read or written to the main OSM storage device on a faster device, such as a SAN (Storage Array Network), to improve performance and reduce bottlenecks. The object store needs to be directly accessible by Perceptive Content Server. The object store for scanned images and other content can grow quite large.
You can also use a third-party hierarchical storage management (HSM) system to store OSM data. An HSM system stores objects in tiers, based on the frequency of access. Since the main purpose of object storage is to store fixed content in a form that is easy to access, an HSM system works well with the OSM. Be sure to consult with the HSM software documentation for recommendations and requirements on backup strategies.
In addition, when a customer chooses CAS (Content-Addressable Storage) devices over other storage options, such as optical disk or tape, Perceptive Content uses the CAS API to store and retrieve content from the CAS device.