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2. SAN & NAS Devices
The High Court procured Storage Area Network (SAN) with usable space of 47 TB and
installed one device in the Server room of the High Court and another device in the State
Data Centre, Mangalagiri. The High Court enhanced the usable space of both the devices
from 47 TB to 212 TB. The High Court has been using these storage devices, primarily, for
storing the digitized data of the High Court. The High Court has also been using both the
devices for storage of the Judicial Orders and Administrative Files as well.

The High Court also procured Network Attached Storage (NAS) with the usable space
of 500 TB. The NAS will be installed in a Smart Rack comprising of in-built air-conditioning
and power back-up. The NAS will be attached to a High-end server and switches. The
traffic is controlled through one of the sophisticated firewalls viz., Palo-Alto. The NAS
device will be used primarily for storing the digitized judicial records of the District
Judiciary. After the digitized data of case files is stored in the NAS installed in the High
Court server, the same will be redistributed to the respective Courts in the District
Judiciary. .

3. PROCUREMENT OF WACOM BOARDS
To support the functioning of Paperless Courts, the High Court has procured 50
Wacom Boards, thereby enabling digital notations and judicial practices in Paperless Court
environment. The Wacom Cintiq Pro facilitates Hon'ble Judges in reading, annotating, and
signing digital case files directly on the screen, allowing precise notations, highlighting
and note down any remarks. It further assists in the seamless handling of e-briefs, orders,
and documents during hearings, thereby ensuring efficient and fully digital Court
functioning.

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