American Megatrends Releases StorTrends iTX, IP Storage Software, and ManageTrends, a Storage Management Suite.ATLANTA -- Editorial Summary --AMI releases StorTrends(R) iTX, IP Storage software, for shipment to customers. --Along with the release of StorTrends iTX, is the release of ManageTrends(TM), a Storage Management Suite. American Megatrends Inc. (AMI), a leading provider of storage and computing innovations worldwide, announced today it has released for shipment to customers StorTrends(R) iTX, IP Storage software, and ManageTrends(TM), a Storage Management Suite. AMI's StorTrends iTX solution offers both block-based and file-based storage on the same Ethernet interface. StorTrends iTX implements an iSCSI based target solution for the block-based IP storage provider, as well as a Network Attached Storage file server supporting heterogeneous protocols (CIFS (Common Internet File System) The file sharing protocol used in Windows. It evolved out of the SMB (Server Message Block) protocol in DOS, which is why the terms CIFS/SMB and SMB/CIFS are sometimes seen. The word "Internet" in the CIFS name has little relevance. , AFP (1) (AppleTalk Filing Protocol) The file sharing protocol used in an AppleTalk network. In order for non-Apple networks to access data in an AppleShare server, their protocols must translate into the AFP language. See file sharing protocol. , NFS (Network File System) The file sharing protocol in a Unix network. This de facto Unix standard, which is widely known as a "distributed file system," was developed by Sun. See file sharing protocol and WebNFS. NFS - Network File System and NCP (1) (Network Control Program) See SNA and network control program. (2) (NetWare Core Protocol) The file sharing protocol used in a NetWare network. .) AMI's technology allows customers to enjoy the advantages of both block-based IP-SAN (Storage Area Network) and file-based 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 (Network Attached Storage). The storage centralization and scalability of IP-based SAN and the ease of use of NAS all on the same platform dramatically resolves IT complexities in SMB (Small Medium Business) environments, while providing scalable storage. StorTrends iTX is based on iSCSI and TCP/IP TCP/IP in full Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Standard Internet communications protocols that allow digital computers to communicate over long distances. , the most popular and widely used protocol in the industry. This choice directly translates into savings for SMBs when compared to the use of fiber channel, which requires elevated initial capital outlays and significant operating costs for a highly specialized infrastructure and personnel. StorTrends iTX is highly manageable and easy to use due to diffused knowledge of IP-based networks. Key features of StorTrends iTX include: --Unified 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. and SAN infrastructure --ACL security implementation based on users availability --Web-based management interface --Active Directory Services (ADS) --Detailed Manageability of both block-based (IP-SAN) and file-based (NAS) "AMI's StorTrends iTX enables users to implement and retrieve block- and file-based data from the same logical volume," said Sanjoy Maity, AMI vice president of software engineering. "Along with the release of StorTrends iTX is the release of ManageTrends, a centralized storage management suite. IT administrators for SMBs can now manage all StorTrends iTX and StorTrends NAS servers from a single console; along with tracking and planning the growth of storage resources deployed across the enterprise." ManageTrends, a highly secure storage management suite, is used to discover and manage StorTrends iTX systems, along with other AMI devices. ManageTrends is a .NET based management suite that helps analyze and track enterprise wide storage usage. It allows an administrator to manage multiple StorTrends iTX servers through a single intuitive web-based GUI. Key features of ManageTrends include: --Discovers AMI's storage servers using 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. protocol --Map, topology and storage views --Storage zone management using iSNS protocol --Alerts users of network failure --MD5 chap login authentication --Storage resource management AMI will be demonstrating StorTrends iTX and ManageTrends at Storage Decisions Fall, September 20-22, 2004, at the Hilton Chicago. StorTrends iTX and ManageTrends will also be demonstrated at SNIA's IP Storage On-the-Road Seminar Series, September 23, 2004 at The Westin Atlanta North at Perimeter in Atlanta, GA. SNIA's IP Storage On-the-Road Seminar Series is a free half-day educational event that includes strategic and technical sessions presented by IP Storage Forum experts, leading analysts and key vendors. About AMI Founded in 1985, American Megatrends Inc. (AMI) has dedicated its resources to providing OEMs, resellers and systems integrators with leading edge computer technologies. Privately held, AMI is best known for its AMIBIOS AMIBIOS American Megatrends, Incorporated, Basic Input/Output System (R), but also supplies state-of-the-art hardware, software and utilities to today's high-tech manufacturers. AMI offers high-density motherboards, innovative storage and remote management solutions. AMI is a voting member of the Storage Networking Industry Association An association of producers and consumers of storage networking products, whose goal is to further storage networking technology and applications. The Storage Networking Industry Association, or SNIA (SNIA (Storage Networking Industry Association, San Francisco, CA, www.snia.org) An organization devoted to the advancement of mission critical storage systems. Founded in 1997, its goal is to determine the standards that must be developed to allow hosts and storage systems to interact via ). Headquartered in Atlanta, AMI has locations in the U.S., China, Germany, India, Japan, Korea and Taiwan to better serve its customers. For more information on AMI's products and services, call 1-800-U-BUY-AMI or visit www.ami.com. |
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