Array Networks Adds High-Performance Global Server Load Balancing to Its TMX Series Application Front End Appliances.CAMPBELL, Calif. -- ChinaCache, the World's Second-Largest Content Distribution Network (CDN (Content Delivery Network) A system of distributed content on a large intranet or the public Internet in which copies of content are replicated and cached throughout the network. ) Service Provider, Selects Array's GSLB GSLB Global Server Load Balancing GSLB Gold Star Lapel Button Solution to Enhance the Availability, Security, and Performance of Its Nationwide Network Array Networks, a leading provider of secure application deployment appliances for Global 2000 companies, today announced the availability of ArrayOS(TM) TM 6.1 with embedded Global Server Load Balancing  This article is written like a personal reflection or and may require .Please [ improve this article] by rewriting this article in an . (GSLB) functionality on its TMX TMX Translation Memory eXchange TMX Trimix (mixture of oxygen, helium and nitrogen used by divers) TMX Tandem Mirror Experiment TMx Time Management System TMX Transparent Matrix (switch; Hekimian) Series appliances. For the first time, enterprise organizations and service providers alike gain access to a single solution that combines high-performance GSLB, 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 (SLB SLB Solomon Islands (ISO Country code) SLB Schlumberger Ltd. (oil field services firm) SLB Server Load Balancing SLB Sport Lisboa e Benfica (soccer) ), SSL acceleration SSL acceleration is a method of offloading the processor-intensive public key encryption algorithms involved in SSL transactions to a hardware accelerator. Typically, this is a separate card that plugs into a PCI slot in a computer that contains one or more co-processors able to , caching, and hardware-based compression in a single, cost-effective appliance. The new GSLB-enabled ArrayOS TM 6.1 is currently shipping to customers, and the market has taken notice. ChinaCache, the world's second-largest Content Distribution Network (CDN) service provider, has already selected Array Networks' GSLB solution. "For our national rollout of 51 service nodes serving prestigious customer Web sites, Array's GSLB solution offers the best value for performance and functionality at an affordable price," said Song Wang, president, ChinaCache. "It was an easy decision to partner with Array. This new solution helps us to improve our service availability, security, and performance, as well as increase server utilization. We can drive cost savings across multiple data centers throughout our entire operation." "Until now, even large organizations have shied away from the high price tag and complexity associated with GSLB offerings," said Michael Zhao, 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. , Array Networks. "We have benchmark tested the ArrayOS TM 6.1 with GSLB in live production networks achieving over 60,000 DNS (Domain Name System) A system for converting host names and domain names into IP addresses on the Internet or on local networks that use the TCP/IP protocol. For example, when a Web site address is given to the DNS either by typing a URL in a browser or behind the requests per second. This result not only exceeds the most demanding customer requirements for exceptional performance, but does so while delivering an impressive ROI (Return On Investment) The monetary benefits derived from having spent money on developing or revising a system. In the IT world, there are more ways to compute ROI than Carter has liver pills (and for those of you who never heard of that expression, it means a lot). and simplifying GSLB deployment." Array's massive GSLB performance headroom sealed the deal for ChinaCache. Hackers often take advantage of opportunities created by high-profile events, launching DNS DoS attacks while networks are operating close to capacity. Deploying Array TMX Series appliances with integrated GSLB, ChinaCache purchased not only a cost-effective disaster recovery and network optimization solution, but also a built-in line of defense with the capacity to ward off DNS DoS attacks under even the most demanding circumstances. Highest ROI AFE (Apple File Exchange) An earlier Macintosh utility that converted data files between Mac and PC formats. It also included a file translator between IBM's DCA format and MacWrite. Appliances on the Market Web-enabled services and enterprise applications can greatly enhance corporate profits and productivity, but the cost and complexity associated with successful application deployment remains a barrier of entry for many organizations. ArrayOS TM 6.1, with the introduction of the industry's highest ROI GSLB implementation, integrates yet another powerful tool designed to help companies cost-effectively protect and maximize their investment in Web infrastructure and enterprise applications. "ArrayOS TM 6.1 further strengthens Array Networks' strategy of offering the highest ROI Application Front End (AFE) appliances on the market," opines Opines are low molecular weight compounds found in plant crown gall tumors produced by the parasitic bacterium Agrobacterium. Opine biosynthesis is catalyzed by specific enzymes encoded by genes contained in a small segment of DNA (known as the T-DNA, for 'transfer DNA') Robin Layland, principal analyst, Layland Consulting. "With its new high-performance, security-enhancing GSLB functionality, Array Networks continues to bolster its strategy of combining solid security, acceleration, and availability features in streamlined appliances that deliver market-leading price performance." Availability ArrayOS TM 6.1 with GSLB is available on all Array TMX Series, TM and TM-C platforms, and is available to existing customers without requiring hardware upgrades or replacement. GSLB is available as a stand-alone product, or as an optional module on the popular Web Accelerator Software that speeds up the retrieval of Web pages. Anticipating that you might click a link on the current page, it downloads the linked pages in the background. Most of these utilities require nothing more than your browser, while others require a counterpart component in the server. , E-Commerce Accelerator, and Application Front End TMX Series software bundles. ArrayOS TM 6.1 is available now directly through Array, or indirectly through Array Authorized Distributors and Value Added Resellers. About Array Networks Array Networks is a world leader in secure application acceleration and deployment appliances for global enterprises. Built upon the Array SpeedStack(TM) technology, Array's unified secure content access solutions enable industry-leading performance, integration, scalability and ease of implementation and management. With headquarters in Campbell, and sales offices in the U.S., Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America Latin America, the Spanish-speaking, Portuguese-speaking, and French-speaking countries (except Canada) of North America, South America, Central America, and the West Indies. , Array engineers and manufactures its products in the Silicon Valley and sells them through direct and indirect channels across the globe. For more information, visit www.arraynetworks.net or call 408-378-6800. About ChinaCache Beijing Blue I.T. Technologies Co. Ltd. (ChinaCache), a private Chinese high-tech company, specializes in the marketing and sale of computer network and high-tech information technology products, technological service, and software development for network application systems since it was founded in 1998. As the first company to introduce the concept and technology of Internet Content Delivery Network (CDN) into China, ChinaCache has constructed its CDN network with operational service nodes throughout the country to become China's first independent and professional CDN service provider. ChinaCache has an exclusive permit from the Ministry of Information Industry to carry out CDN services. Note to Editors: SpeedStack, Array Pilot, and Webwall are trademarks of Array Networks. All other trademarks and/or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved. |
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