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Scale Eight to enter NAS market
March 26, 2002 -- Citing limitations inherent in current network-attached storage (NAS) architectures, Scale Eight is developing an alternative NAS technology via its Distributed Storage Software (DSS), which enables large-scale single-image NAS pools that can scale to hundreds of terabytes, according to company claims.
March 26, 2002 -- Citing limitations inherent in current network-attached storage (NAS) architectures, Scale Eight is developing an alternative NAS technology via its Distributed Storage Software (DSS), which enables large-scale single-image NAS pools that can scale to hundreds of terabytes, according to company claims.
EMC's Clariion borrows from Symmetrix
March 20, 2002 -- With its latest software enhancements for the Clariion FC4700, EMC is pushing the midrange storage array's functionality closer to that of its flagship Symmetrix array.
March 20, 2002 -- With its latest software enhancements for the Clariion FC4700, EMC is pushing the midrange storage array's functionality closer to that of its flagship Symmetrix array.
Windows grabs NAS market share
March 13, 2002 -- In the first year that OEMs shipped network-attached storage (NAS) devices based on the Microsoft Windows platform, they grabbed a 25% market share based on units shipped (through the third quarter of 2001), according to International Data Corp.
March 13, 2002 -- In the first year that OEMs shipped network-attached storage (NAS) devices based on the Microsoft Windows platform, they grabbed a 25% market share based on units shipped (through the third quarter of 2001), according to International Data Corp.
iQstor integrates disk arrays, applications software
March 6, 2002 -- Integrix spin-off iQstor Networks is expected to debut a family of integrated, enterprise-class storage systems for mid-tier markets. The devices, which scale from 8TB to 35TB, will reportedly be priced to appeal to organizations with annual revenue of $50 million to $1 billion.
March 6, 2002 -- Integrix spin-off iQstor Networks is expected to debut a family of integrated, enterprise-class storage systems for mid-tier markets. The devices, which scale from 8TB to 35TB, will reportedly be priced to appeal to organizations with annual revenue of $50 million to $1 billion.
Policy-based management: Making the most of your storage resources
March 1, 2002 -- It used to be that when storage capacity ran low, all you had to do was add another disk array, jukebox, or tape drive onto your network. That is no longer an option
March 1, 2002 -- It used to be that when storage capacity ran low, all you had to do was add another disk array, jukebox, or tape drive onto your network. That is no longer an option
SNIA embraces end-user community
March 1, 2002 -- Group and individual memberships, interactive discussions, and a Consumer Council keep end users involved in SNIA activities
March 1, 2002 -- Group and individual memberships, interactive discussions, and a Consumer Council keep end users involved in SNIA activities
New Products
March 1, 2002 -- Inrange Technologies last month announced a series of storage networking products and services-called IN-VSN, or Virtual Storage Networking-that the company says not only simplifies the management of storage networks, but will also enable end users to scale and extend these networks over time
March 1, 2002 -- Inrange Technologies last month announced a series of storage networking products and services-called IN-VSN, or Virtual Storage Networking-that the company says not only simplifies the management of storage networks, but will also enable end users to scale and extend these networks over time
Start-ups preview next-generation technologies
March 1, 2002 -- The economic slump hasn't stalled the entry of dozens of new storage vendors over the past year
March 1, 2002 -- The economic slump hasn't stalled the entry of dozens of new storage vendors over the past year
Online vendors provide backup/recovery options
March 1, 2002 -- Online backup and recovery is not a new concept but one that has experienced a rebirth of sorts since September 11.
March 1, 2002 -- Online backup and recovery is not a new concept but one that has experienced a rebirth of sorts since September 11.
Tape-free backup/recovery: Requirements and advantages
March 1, 2002 -- Virtualization technology will encompass many applications, one of the most significant possibly being backup/recovery
March 1, 2002 -- Virtualization technology will encompass many applications, one of the most significant possibly being backup/recovery
What is the rate of SAN adoption?
March 1, 2002 -- It's no secret that storage area networks (SANs) have been the most exciting-and the most hyped-storage trend over the last few years. But how many of you have actually deployed a SAN?
March 1, 2002 -- It's no secret that storage area networks (SANs) have been the most exciting-and the most hyped-storage trend over the last few years. But how many of you have actually deployed a SAN?
Virtualization vendors aim for end-to-end management
March 1, 2002 -- Recent announcements from storage virtualization vendors reflect a growing trend toward comprehensive storage management and a de-emphasis on individual components, including virtualization.
March 1, 2002 -- Recent announcements from storage virtualization vendors reflect a growing trend toward comprehensive storage management and a de-emphasis on individual components, including virtualization.
Veritas adds virtualization
March 1, 2002 -- While vendors like DataCore and TrueSAN grapple with storage management from the ground-level up, industry leader Veritas Software is tackling the issue at a different-some might say higher-level.
March 1, 2002 -- While vendors like DataCore and TrueSAN grapple with storage management from the ground-level up, industry leader Veritas Software is tackling the issue at a different-some might say higher-level.
Netreon addresses low-cost SAN management
March 1, 2002 -- Recently spun off from parent corporation Peerless Systems, Netreon is eyeing the midrange storage area network (SAN) market-a segment it claims has not been serviced by more-established SAN management software vendors.
March 1, 2002 -- Recently spun off from parent corporation Peerless Systems, Netreon is eyeing the midrange storage area network (SAN) market-a segment it claims has not been serviced by more-established SAN management software vendors.
Sun refocuses on storage
March 1, 2002 -- Long criticized for its lack of a storage vision, Sun Microsystems last month made a series of product announcements that some analysts say is evidence of the company's renewed focus on storage.
March 1, 2002 -- Long criticized for its lack of a storage vision, Sun Microsystems last month made a series of product announcements that some analysts say is evidence of the company's renewed focus on storage.
How, when to integrate 2Gbps switches
March 1, 2002 -- Q: I need to add switches to an existing multi-switch Fibre Channel fabric.<br>Should I stick with 1Gbps switches or mix in 2Gbps switches?
March 1, 2002 -- Q: I need to add switches to an existing multi-switch Fibre Channel fabric.<br>Should I stick with 1Gbps switches or mix in 2Gbps switches?
Distributors augment storage services
March 1, 2002 -- Recently, several distributors have sharpened their focus on storage, even though they have always had storage-related practices to meet the needs of their OEM, value-added resellers (VARs), and system integrator customers
March 1, 2002 -- Recently, several distributors have sharpened their focus on storage, even though they have always had storage-related practices to meet the needs of their OEM, value-added resellers (VARs), and system integrator customers
Data security in the 'virtual SAN'
March 1, 2002 -- Building bulletproof security when connecting SANs over WANs, while maintaining gigabit speeds, presents challenges
March 1, 2002 -- Building bulletproof security when connecting SANs over WANs, while maintaining gigabit speeds, presents challenges
Business Briefs
March 1, 2002 -- <b>Intelligent Information Systems, iReady, QLogic</b>, and <b>Quantum</b> recently demonstrated an iSCSI SAN linking a facility in Israel with three sites in California
March 1, 2002 -- <b>Intelligent Information Systems, iReady, QLogic</b>, and <b>Quantum</b> recently demonstrated an iSCSI SAN linking a facility in Israel with three sites in California
10Gbps InfiniBand solutions
March 1, 2002 -- I'd like to take exception to comments in Bob Hansen's article, "LANs, MANs, SANs, and WANs to converge at 10Gbps" (see InfoStor, January 2002, p. 32)
March 1, 2002 -- I'd like to take exception to comments in Bob Hansen's article, "LANs, MANs, SANs, and WANs to converge at 10Gbps" (see InfoStor, January 2002, p. 32)
Fastest SAN growth expected in mid-tier enterprises
March 1, 2002 -- Smaller enterprises may be the sweet spot for the storage area network (SAN) market in the next few years, according to a recent survey conducted by RBC Capital Markets and the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA).
March 1, 2002 -- Smaller enterprises may be the sweet spot for the storage area network (SAN) market in the next few years, according to a recent survey conducted by RBC Capital Markets and the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA).
Fujitsu Softek connects the software dots
March 1, 2002 -- Fujitsu Softek, which entered the storage management software market less than a year ago, recently announced that it has expanded its OEM relationship with DataCore Software
March 1, 2002 -- Fujitsu Softek, which entered the storage management software market less than a year ago, recently announced that it has expanded its OEM relationship with DataCore Software
Intel ships iSCSI host adapter
March 1, 2002 -- This month, Intel began shipments of a Gigabit Ethernet adapter that is optimized for iSCSI storage applications, enabling the creation of IP-based storage area networks (SANs)
March 1, 2002 -- This month, Intel began shipments of a Gigabit Ethernet adapter that is optimized for iSCSI storage applications, enabling the creation of IP-based storage area networks (SANs)
Guidelines for disaster-recovery planning
March 1, 2002 -- A solid data-protection strategy involves various backup schemes, media rotation, media management, and choosing the right equipment
March 1, 2002 -- A solid data-protection strategy involves various backup schemes, media rotation, media management, and choosing the right equipment
Going the distance with IP storage over WANs
March 1, 2002 -- Emerging standards such as FCIP, iFCP, and iSCSI may lower costs and make storage transfers over IP wide area networks affordable to more companies
March 1, 2002 -- Emerging standards such as FCIP, iFCP, and iSCSI may lower costs and make storage transfers over IP wide area networks affordable to more companies
NAS versus SAN all over again
March 1, 2002 -- It has happened twice. Flash back to April 2001. It's Storage Networking World (SNW), Palm Desert, and a well-known analyst has just concluded a presentation
March 1, 2002 -- It has happened twice. Flash back to April 2001. It's Storage Networking World (SNW), Palm Desert, and a well-known analyst has just concluded a presentation
