3ware Partners With Extreme Networks to Bring First iSCSI-Ready, Gigabit Ethernet Storage Solution to Enterprise Customers.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 9, 2001 Broadband Switching Leader, Extreme Networks, Expands 'Go Purple' Extreme Solution Partners Program to Include 3ware's Industry-Leading Gigabit Ethernet An Ethernet standard that transmits at 1 Gbps. Used mostly to connect high-end workstations and servers as well as for network backbones, Gigabit Ethernet transmits full duplex from point to point using switches and half duplex in a shared environment (CSMA/CD) using a hub. Data Storage Products 3ware(R) Inc., a pioneer of innovative storage solutions, has partnered with Extreme Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq:EXTR), a leading provider of high-performance, broadband Ethernet networks, to promote 3ware's NSU NSU Nonspecific urethritis, see there (TM) (Network Storage Unit), the industry's first iSCSI-ready Gigabit Ethernet storage solution. 3ware's inclusion in Extreme Networks' 'Go Purple' Extreme Solution Partners(TM) program will enable customers to build highly scalable and manageable Ethernet-based storage area networks (SANs) for their enterprises. "The combination of 3ware's NSU solution and Extreme's wire-speed switching and routing provides an optimal solution for customers seeking more simple and powerful IP storage," said Duncan Potter, director of product marketing for Extreme Networks. "Extreme Networks' family of modular and stackable Ethernet network solutions combine high-speed switching with multilayer traffic management capabilities for large enterprises, e-businesses, and service provider networks." Extreme Networks' non-blocking switch architecture provides the performance, availability, and scalability that enterprise-class SANs require. From 240 gigabytes to multiple terabytes, the 3ware NSU provides a patented StorSwitch(TM) architecture that is the foundation for 3ware's unique approach of merging storage and networking to leverage the Ethernet infrastructure for today's data-intensive applications such as multimedia, financial, email, and databases that demand real-time access. "Our partnership with Extreme Networks demonstrates 3ware's commitment to delivering a revolutionary storage product for the enterprise that is as easy to install as any plug-and-play device on the market today. It literally takes under 30 minutes to install and begin using our 3ware NSU," said Beau Vrolyk, president and 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 3ware. "We are delighted with the customer adoption and momentum 3ware has established with the 3ware NSU. Our commitment and approach to merging storage and networking is complementary to Extreme Networks' 'Go Purple' partner program." About Extreme Networks' Purple Partner Program Extreme Networks' 'Go Purple' Extreme solution partners program enables customers to easily select from industry-proven and interoperable products ranging in technologies from content delivery networking and caching servers, to Voice over IP (VoIP), optical networking Communications between computers, telephones and other electronic devices using light. An optical network is far more reliable and has far greater potential transmission capacity than networking in the electrical domain. See optical fiber. , server load balancing The fine tuning of a computer system, network or disk subsystem in order to more evenly distribute the data and/or processing across available resources. For example, in clustering, load balancing might distribute the incoming transactions evenly to all servers, or it might redirect them , and traffic management, to advanced IP services, broadband wireless See wireless broadband. , network security, and storage area networks. About the 3ware NSU The 3ware NSU is the first iSCSI-ready solution to provide storage across TCP/IP TCP/IP in full Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Standard Internet communications protocols that allow digital computers to communicate over long distances. , extending the reach of Gigabit Ethernet into SAN applications through an integrated end point storage switch. The 3ware NSU helps businesses meet the intensifying need for storage on demand without having to adopt new standards or commit to expensive new hardware or proprietary systems. 3ware customers can easily deploy advanced storage solutions using existing Ethernet networks. The 3ware NSU seamlessly supports multiple operating systems Operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics. In practice, many of these groupings may overlap. and is far less management-intensive to implement than today's Fibre Channel options. Based on an open standards Specifications for hardware and software that are developed by a standards organization or a consortium involved in supporting a standard. Available to the public for developing compliant products, open standards imply "open systems;" that an existing component in a system can be replaced design philosophy, the 3ware NSU supports all network-aware (SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) A widely used network monitoring and control protocol. Data are passed from SNMP agents, which are hardware and/or software processes reporting activity in each network device (hub, router, bridge, etc. ) management tools, including 3DM, 3ware's disk management utility. The 3ware NSU can be managed by any existing tools that are capable of managing SCSI SCSI in full Small Computer System Interface Once common standard for connecting peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, etc.) to small and medium-sized computers. SCSI has given way to faster standards, such as Firewire and USB. devices and, by appearing as a disk device, it works with existing storage topologies, such as FC-SAN, external DAS, or network file systems. About Extreme Networks Extreme Networks, Inc. delivers a simplified approach for building networks based on its corporate vision of Ethernet Everywhere(R) networks. The Company's family of BlackDiamond(R), Alpine(TM), and Summit(R) switching solutions incorporate a unique combination of ExtremeWare(R) management software and an ASIC-based common architecture to provide Global 2000 enterprises, telecommunications companies, Internet Service Providers Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. and content providers with the ability to increase the flow of information and accommodate future network growth. Headquartered in Santa Clara Santa Clara, city, Cuba Santa Clara (sän`tä klä`rä), city (1994 est. pop. 217,000), capital of Villa Clara prov., central Cuba. , Calif., Extreme Networks was listed as the "Fastest Growing Company in Silicon Valley" based on three-year revenue growth by the San Jose San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. and Silicon Valley Business Journal. For more information, visit www.extremenetworks.com. About 3ware 3ware is the first company to introduce and implement storage over TCP/IP using existing Ethernet infrastructure that brings simplicity to the complex world of data storage. With the continued rising intensity of digital data in the form of text, graphics, audio, and video, 3ware utilizes Ethernet networking to manage data storage at every level of a company, or enterprise. 3ware provides iSCSI-ready storage solutions that are reliable, scalable and cost effective, meeting the needs of both Internet applications and enterprise storage demands. The 3ware product family addresses the fundamental issues of data storage, access, back up, security, and management -- without requiring that customers adopt new standards or deal with unfamiliar technologies. Located in Mountain View, this award-winning company has a seasoned management team and a roster of established industry partners. For more information about 3ware, call 650/327-8600 or visit www.3ware.com. Note to Editors: Specifications subject to change without notice. 3ware is a registered trademark; Escalade es·ca·lade n. The act of scaling a fortified wall or rampart. [French, from Italian scalata, ultimately from Latin sc , 3ware NSU, StorSwitch and TwinStor are trademarks of 3ware, Inc. Extreme Networks, ExtremeWare, BlackDiamond, Summit and Ethernet Everywhere are registered trademarks of Extreme Networks, Inc., and Alpine and Go Purple Extreme Solution Partners are trademarks of Extreme Networks, Inc., in the United States and other countries. |
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