Hitachi Data Systems extends storage connectivity options with new iSCSI solution.Hitachi Data Systems See HDS. , a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :HIT), has announced that it has partnered with McDATA, the expert provider of multi-capable storage networking solutions, to offer small-and medium-sized enterprises a cost-effective alternative for storage area networking, the Hitachi TrueNorth iSCSI SAN Solution. Small-and medium-sized enterprises can realize the many benefits of networked storage such as storage consolidation, improved capacity utilization Capacity Utilization measures the rate at which a firm makes use of their capital productive capacities, such as factories and machinery. Capacity Utilization generally rises when the economy is healthy and falls when demand softens. , 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. backup, security and unified storage The capability of combining different data formats such as files, folders, contacts and e-mail messages into collections that can be viewed and manipulated as one group. See WinFS. management, while lowering total cost of ownership by leveraging a customer's IP infrastructure. In addition, the solution has been tested with Microsoft's native iSCSI drivers making this a perfect fit for Windows environments (1) (upper case "W") Refers to computers running under a Microsoft Windows operating system. (2) (lower case "w") Also called a "windowing environment," it refers to any software that provides multiple windows on screen such as Windows, Mac, Motif and X Window. . Providing a lower-cost alternative to Fibre Channel SANs, the new solution from Hitachi Data Systems and McDATA includes the Hitachi Thunder 9570V modular storage system, the McDATA Eclipse 1620 SAN internetworking switch, and enablement services. "The Hitachi TrueNorth iSCSI SAN Solution reinforces our strategy of providing a range of connectivity options that address customers' needs for performance and availability at an affordable price," said Scott Genereux, Vice President, Global Marketing & Business Development, Hitachi Data Systems. "Our new iSCSI solution provides an alternative for customers who have been priced out Priced out The market has already incorporated information, such as a low dividend, into the price of a stock. of the SAN market by the high cost of Fibre Channel. Our partnership with McDATA has enabled us to bring this solution to market quickly with a combination of products and services that allows customers to rapidly and cost-effectively achieve the benefits of networked storage." "As the need for access to information continues to grow, McDATA is committed to providing best-of-breed reliable solutions through partnerships with industry leaders," said Mike Gustafson, Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing, McDATA. "iSCSI allows customers to realize the benefits of a SAN at a lower entry cost, and McDATA is pleased to work with Hitachi Data Systems to make this exciting technology widely available to the market." The iSCSI SAN Solution is the first offering available as part of Hitachi Data Systems' iSCSI strategy. This approach will build on the existing TrueNorth open and collaborative business model to over time deliver a range of iSCSI solutions for both the SME (1) (Small and Medium-sized Enterprise) See SMB. (2) (Subject Matter Expert) An individual who is well-versed in the policies and procedures of a particular department or division. and enterprise market that will be complementary to the existing Freedom Data Networks SAN and 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 portfolio from Hitachi Data Systems. Additional iSCSI offerings will be announced in 2004. The Hitachi TrueNorth iSCSI SAN Solution, utilizing Hitachi Thunder 9570V storage systems and McDATA internetworking switch technology, is available today directly from Hitachi Data Systems, as well as through its TrueNorth Channel Partners. Prices start at about $60,000, depending on configuration. |
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