Amdahl Announces Significant Extensions for LVS 4800 Open Systems Storage.Business Editors & High-Tech Writers SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 11, 2000 New LVS LVS Linux Virtual Server LVS Live Vaccine Strain LVS Las Vegas, New Mexico (Airport Code) LVS Low Voltage Switchgear LVS Logistical Vehicle System LVS Laser Vibration Sensor LVS Logistics Vehicle System 4800 Features Take Maximum Capacity to 7.3 TB and Enhance Performance and Adaptability for Fast Growing Businesses Amdahl Corp. today announced significant enhancements to the LVS(TM) 4800 storage system including high-capacity 73-GB drives, a doubling of performance of the back-end disk pathing, and advanced new features that provide customers with a more agile storage environment. Performance A major increase in throughput has also been achieved by a move to 80 MB/sec back-end paths. With this extension, each LVS 4800 module now has 480 MB/sec of back-end bandwidth that is capable of sustaining application data streams of nearly 200 MB/sec. Multiple modules can be configured con·fig·ure tr.v. con·fig·ured, con·fig·ur·ing, con·fig·ures To design, arrange, set up, or shape with a view to specific applications or uses: to support the even higher throughput requirements of data warehousing See data warehouse. data warehousing - data warehouse , streaming media See streaming audio, streaming video and digital media hub. , and e-commerce applications. Adaptability As storage requirements change, the user can choose from a combination of drive sizes and RAID organizations to meet their needs. Other enhancements include an internal partitioning feature, extended migration facilities, and a new centralized cen·tral·ize v. cen·tral·ized, cen·tral·iz·ing, cen·tral·iz·es v.tr. 1. To draw into or toward a center; consolidate. 2. management tool -- the Amdahl Storage Manager -- that allows the user to select the correct options for each application. Together these facilities create a more agile customer environment, reduce cost of ownership, and protect a customer's previous investment. Richard McCormack, vice president of Storage Marketing at Amdahl, explained: "The Java(TM)-based Amdahl Storage Manager tool allows storage management of all LVS 4800 modules to be centralized -- wherever they may be located. Adaptability and ease-of-use management tools are key to this market. With these enhancements, the LVS 4800 represents the best value available in open systems storage." The fast back-end pathing and Amdahl Storage Manager are available immediately. The 73-GB drive will be available starting in October. About LVS 4800: http://amdahl.com/doc/products/ess/start.html About Amdahl Corporation (company) Amdahl Corporation - A US computer manufacturer. Amdahl is a major supplier of large mainframes, UNIX and Open Systems software and servers, data storage subsystems, data communications products, applications development software, and a variety of educational and : http://www.amdahl.com/about/abtamh.htm Amdahl is a registered trademark and LVS is a trademark of Amdahl Corporation. Java is a trademark of Sun Microsystems Sun Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAVA[3]) is an American vendor of computers, computer components, computer software, and information-technology services, founded on 24 February 1982. , Inc. All other trademarks and product names are the property of their respective owners. The information in this document may be superseded by subsequent documents. For details regarding delivery of specific products, features, and services, contact your local Amdahl representative. Note to Editors: Amdahl news releases are available on the Internet at http://www.amdahl.com/, the Amdahl Corporation home page. The Amdahl site provides current, in-depth information on Amdahl offerings and solutions for enterprise computing Refers to information technology in the larger company. See enterprise data and enterprise networking. . |
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