Table of ContentsNew Analysis + TrendsEMC adds de-dupe, SSDs to NASEMC has overhauled its family of Celerra NAS products to include four new systems that are based on the Clariion CX4 architecture, and support file system de-duplication, file-level retention and compliance capabilities, and solid-state disk (SSD) drives.
WAFS and WAN optimization/accelerationThe tumultuous economy is not slowing the growth of wide area file services (WAFS) and wide area network (WAN) optimization technologies, as vendors continue to flesh out management features and hope bandwidth consolidation efforts lead to more sales.
CNAs support 10GbE, iSCSI, FCoEEmulex has made a number of product announcements focused on data center consolidation, including converged network adapter (CNA) cards that support 10Gbps Ethernet (10GbE) and iSCSI, as well as Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE).
Pillar adds SSDs to disk arraysPillar Data Systems has announced a new set of solid-state disk (SSD) "Bricks" (Pillar's nomenclature for drive enclosures) for its Axiom arrays.
Is tape dead yet?My company has been backing up to tape for more than 20 years.
EMC automates VMware managementEMC's Smarts Server Manager is a new tool that identifies the locations of virtual machines, determines their relationships to other parts of the infrastructure, and automates root cause analysis in VMware environments.
Who are the (perceived) market leaders?The data in these charts is compiled from the IT Brand Pulse March 2009 Leader Surveys.
DepartmentsEditorialFCoE: The great convergence, or not?The controversy over the emerging Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) standard is no longer one of FCoE vs. iSCSI (as it was about a year ago); it's now FCoE vs. the status quo. In other words, stick with two separate networks (Ethernet and Fibre Channel) or converge your fabrics into a unified infrastructure that handles all types of data.
Business BriefsBriefsThis section takes on late-breaking business and partnership news written for industry insiders.
New ProductsProductsEach month, InfoStor rounds up timely new product announcements, providing a buyer’s guide for professionals.
Special Report'Do more for less' with 6Gb/s SASIn addition to a 2X speed improvement, 6Gb/s SAS has features such as zoning, self-discovering expanders, table-to-table routing, longer cable lengths, multiplexing, and improved diagnostics.
FeaturesThe great convergence: FCoE and Enhanced EthernetRatification of the standard is expected this year, with mainstream adoption beginning next year. Here's why Fibre Channel over Ethernet makes sense for enterprise data centers.
SSDs vs. HDDs: Ten considerationsChoosing the ideal storage infrastructure will depend on your specific needs. How long you plan to store your data, and how fast you need to do it, are among key factors in determining whether a solid-state disk drive could be your solution.
Technology options for 'green' storageGoing green requires balancing performance, availability, capacity, and energy efficiency.
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