(VIXL) Six Leading Storage Vendors Introduce the First NAS &SAN Data Protection Solution for Network Attached Storage Systems.Business Editors, High-Tech Writers SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 2, 2000 NAS (1) See network access server. (2) (Network Attached Storage) A specialized file server that connects to the network. A NAS device contains a slimmed-down operating system and a file system and processes only I/O requests by supporting the popular and SAN Solution Enables Storage Network Scalability and Easy Storage Management Leading vendors from the Network Attached Storage (NAS) and Storage Area Network (SAN) industries today announced the first-ever NAS and SAN combined storage solution. Legato Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:LGTO LGTO Legato Systems (stock symbol) ), Network Appliance (1) A specialized device for use on a network. For example, Web servers, cache servers and file servers can be implemented as general-purpose computers with the appropriate software or as network appliances, which are computers dedicated to a single function and cannot do anything , Inc. (Nasdaq:NTAP NTAP Network Appliance, Inc. (stock symbol) NTAP Never Take Another Puff NTAP National Track Analysis Program NTAP Notices to Airmen Publication NTAP Windows NT Application Processors NTAP Naval Training Acquisition Process ), Quantum|ATL (Active Template Library) A set of software routines from Microsoft that provide the basic framework for creating ActiveX and COM objects. Stemming from the standard template library (STL) that comes with C++ compilers, ATL includes an object wizard that sets up Products, Inc., Spectra Logic Corporation, VERITAS Software Veritas Software Corp. was an international software company that was founded in 1983 as Tolerant Systems, renamed Veritas Software Corp. in 1989, and merged with Symantec in 2005. It was headquartered in Mountain View, California. Corporation (Nasdaq:VRTS VRTS Veritas Software (stock symbol) VRTS Verification Requirements Tracking System ) and Vixel Corporation (Nasdaq:VIXL VIXL Video Cross Links VIXL Video Image Cross Link ) joined forces to deliver an integrated, multivendor solution, using products that are tested and certified for interoperability. The application of SAN technology to provide a powerful backup and recovery solution for Network Appliance(TM) filers is the first of its kind and demonstrates that NAS and SAN technologies are complementary, not competitive. The integrated solution meets the demands of IT managers facing rapidly increasing amounts of storage, which according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. a recent report from International Data Corporation (IDC), is increasing by 100% per year. The solution is a Fibre Channel SAN-based shared tape backup Using magnetic tape for storing duplicate copies of hard disk files. Users can add an internal or external tape drive to their desktop computers for backup purposes, and files are typically copied to the tapes using a backup utility that updates on a periodic schedule. system that supports Network Appliance filers, managed by enterprise data storage software. It delivers a new level of speed and performance while protecting customer investments. The standards-based solution addresses the demands of network storage customers seeking increased, LAN-free tape backup and sharing of valuable tape resources. The solution's infrastructure removes the backup traffic from the LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. , eliminating the backup disruption from end users and their applications. Connectivity dramatically increases as libraries and filers are now shared across the SAN. Ted Larson, the Chief Technology Officer for Urbanite ur·ban·ite n. A city dweller. Incorporated, is excited about the Certified Shared Backup Solution, an alliance between Spectra Logic, Vixel, VERITAS Software, Legato and Network Appliance that delivers cost-effective and scalable, shared backup for NetApp(R) filer users. &uot;As we grow, it becomes cost-prohibitive to add a tape library each time we add a filer. With the Certified Shared Backup Solution, I'll be able to get the same reliable backup I'm used to and share the library cost across multiple filers.&uot; &uot;The announcement of a SAN-based backup strategy which we can leverage on the backside of our NetApp filers, is certainly exciting for us,&uot; said Jason Gress, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of the newly founded Web Zone, Inc. The Fibre Channel-based system offers a high-performance, affordable and scalable solution that is easy to implement and fully interoperable. Vixel Fibre Channel switches Major manufacturers of Fibre Channel switches are: Brocade, Cisco, McData and Qlogic.
&uot;By allowing Fibre Channel libraries to support multiple NAS filers, this integrated solution enables Network Appliance customers to exploit the full potential of network storage,&uot; said Frank Berry, Quantum|ATL vice president of marketing. &uot;The solution also blurs the lines of distinction between NAS and SAN which will further enhance its acceptance.&uot; &uot;NAS and SAN are key technologies for Legato's customers,&uot; said Nora Denzel, senior vice president of data protection and management at Legato Systems, Inc. &uot;We are delighted to extend the Legato Continuum for data protection and management as part of this multi-vendor certification initiative that allows our customers to expand their NAS and SAN deployments with confidence. Today's announcement demonstrates Legato's commitment to working with other vendors to improve interoperability. With inclusion of NAS as the central element in the SAN, we see an interesting merger of two technologies that together deliver meaningful customer value.&uot; &uot;Today's announcement marks an important step in the development of Open Storage Networking -- shared access to multiple storage devices over a network,&uot; said Larry Kubo, vice president of marketing for Network Appliance. &uot;Today, backup of large volumes of data poses significant management challenges, and the ability to connect NAS-based filers with SAN-based tape libraries addresses key customer concerns about data availability Refers to the degree to which data can be instantly accessed. The term is mostly associated with service levels that are set up either by the internal IT organization or that may be guaranteed by a third party datacenter or storage provider. and data protection. The creation of a storage networking solution based on products that interoperate and seamlessly integrate into e-business or enterprise networks will clearly meet with ready acceptance by the marketplace.&uot; &uot;Spectra Logic is very excited to be working with this group of the industry's leading storage vendors. The initial results of the alliance yielded a much improved backup solution for multiple filer environments than was previously available,&uot; said Nathan C. Thompson, Chairman and CEO of Spectra Logic. &uot;We look forward to building on this first advancement in the future.&uot; &uot;The integrated SAN/NAS demonstration reveals the universal applicability for VERITAS NetBackup to support a variety of new environments as they evolve,&uot; said Steve Colman Steve Colman is a poet, writer, performer, and director. He co-wrote and co-starred in Russell Simmons' Def Poetry Jam on Broadway. Def Poetry won a Tony Award in 2003 in the Best Special Theatrical Event category. , vice president, strategic alliances and worldwide OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and operations, VERITAS Software. &uot;VERITAS NetBackup leverages shared resources to protect stored information, while bridging islands of data lacking connectivity. Collaborating with these five storage vendors has enabled VERITAS Software to support another new and unique environment, while continuing to support existing environments.&uot; &uot;The collective efforts of storage industry leaders introduces new advantages to implementing a storage network by integrating the benefits of each into an open, interoperable and manageable solution,&uot; said Arun Taneja, vice president, marketing, Vixel Corporation. &uot;Vixel Fibre Channel switches complement Network Appliance filers by providing a highly robust element to NAS, allowing for multiple filers to share backup resources in a highly efficient manner.&uot; About Legato Systems, Inc. Legato Systems, Inc (Nasdaq:LGTO), is a worldwide leader in the enterprise storage management software market. Helping companies leverage business-critical, corporate data assets, Legato's products and services enable information continuance, a seamless approach to the movement, management and protection of data throughout an enterprise. Founded in 1988, Legato's storage management software products have become the recognized industry standard with the largest installed base representing over 65,000 customers. Legato's products are available through a network of Legato-licensed resellers, integrators and OEM partners and directly from Legato. To contact Legato go to www.legato.com, or call 650/812-6000. About Network Appliance Network Appliance, a veteran in network file serving and caching, has been providing data access solutions since 1992. Major corporations and ISPs, including Lycos, Yahoo!, Citicorp Securities, Siemens, Lockheed, Cisco, Motorola and Texas Instruments See TI. (company) Texas Instruments - (TI) A US electronics company. A TI engineer, Jack Kilby invented the integrated circuit in 1958. Three TI employees left the company in 1982 to start Compaq. have deployed NetApp solutions. NetApp's Internet caching solutions (NetCache(TM) appliances) and file servers (&uot;filers&uot;) deliver fast, simple, reliable and cost-effective access to network-stored data and enable simultaneous shared file services for UNIX UNIX Operating system for digital computers, developed by Ken Thompson of Bell Laboratories in 1969. It was initially designed for a single user (the name was a pun on the earlier operating system Multics). , Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. (R) and the World Wide Web. The company pioneered the concept of the &uot;network appliance,&uot; an extension of the industry trend toward dedicated, specialized products that perform a single function. Network Appliance filers and NetCache appliances are based on the Company's innovative data access software known as Data ONTAP ONTAP Open Network Technology for Appliance Products (TM) operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. and standards-compliant hardware. More information is available at http://www.netapp.com About Quantum|ATL Products, Inc. ATL Products, a Quantum Company, is a worldwide market leader in the design, manufacture and service of automated tape libraries used to manage, store and transfer data in a networked computing environment. The company's DLTtape library systems are distributed through OEMs and a worldwide network of authorized resellers and distributors. ATL Products is headquartered in Irvine, California Irvine is an incorporated city in Orange County, California, United States. It is a planned city, mainly developed by the Irvine Company since the 1960s. Formally incorporated on December 28 1971, the 69.7 square mile (180.5 km²) city has a population of 202,079 (as of 2007). , with an additional site in Irvine that serves as one of the world's largest manufacturing facilities for DLTtape automation technology. Sales and service are provided throughout major cities in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , Europe and Asia. For additional information, call ATL Products at 949/856-7800, or visit the company website at www.atlp.com. About Spectra Logic Corporation Spectra Logic Corporation is a leading manufacturer of high-performance tape automation products providing mission-critical data protection for companies worldwide. Spectra Logic tape library products offer capacities from 60 Gigabytes to hundreds of Terabytes. The Boulder, Colorado-based company's products operate on a broad range of platforms and utilize a wide range of interface configurations to take advantage of rapidly evolving SAN, NAS, and direct-attached storage Direct-attached storage (DAS) refers to a digital storage system directly attached to a server or workstation, without a storage network in between. It is a retronym, mainly used to differentiate non-networked storage from SAN and NAS. architectures. For more information, contact Spectra Logic by phone at 800/833-1132, or visit the company's web site at http://www.spectralogic.com. About VERITAS Software For enterprise customers that demand the continuous availability of business-critical information, VERITAS Software Corporation (Nasdaq:VRTS), the industry's leading enterprise-class application storage management software provider, ensures information availability from business-critical applications by delivering integrated cross-platform storage management software solutions. The Company's products enable Business Without Interruption and are designed to protect, access and manage business-critical application information. VERITAS Software products are delivered through a worldwide direct sales force and a network of resellers and OEM partners in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Japan. The company's corporate headquarters is located at 1600 Plymouth Street, Mountain View, CA 94043. Telephone 650/335-8000. Fax 650/335-8050. Email vx-sales@veritas.com. WWW site: http://www.veritas.com/. About Vixel Corporation Vixel Corporation is a leading provider of Storage Area Network (SAN) solutions. The company's comprehensive product portfolio of switches, hubs and transceivers with an integrated management software application delivers a reliable, interoperable solution to its customers and partners. SAN InSite is Vixel's comprehensive management software for SANs, providing remote control and diagnostics for Fibre Channel switches, hubs and transceivers from a single console, reducing the administration and overhead of implementing a SAN. Established in 1991, the company continues to develop innovative Fibre Channel products to optimize the deployment, performance and management of SAN solutions. Vixel products are available through its network of value-added resellers, alliances and OEMs. Vixel is an ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 9001 certified company. For more information, visit Vixel's web site at www.vixel.com. Vixel Corporation is headquartered at 11911 North Creek Parkway South, Bothell, Washington Bothell is a city located in the state of Washington. The population was 30,150 at the time of the 2000 census. Prior to annexation and the 2000 census, the northern portions of Bothell which lie in Snohomish County were considered a part of the Alderwood Manor-Bothell North 98011 and can be contacted by phone at 425/806-5509 or e-mail at marketing@vixel.com. All trademarks belong to their respective holders and should be treated as such. |
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