Major Alliance of Leading Storage Vendors Delivers Comprehensive SAN Hardware and Software Package.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers Storage Networking World Storage Networking World (commonly called SNW) is a for data storage professionals in the United States. Sponsored by Computerworld and the Storage Networking Industry Association, SNW is held twice each year. Spring 2002 PALM DESERT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 2, 2002 First Pre-Tested and Certified See certification. Solution From OSMR OSMR Office for Science and Medical Research OSMR Old Southern Moonshine Revival (band) OSMR Orlando Society of Model Railroaders (Florida, USA) Program to be Featured at Storage Networking World Conference Industry leading hardware and software storage vendors today announced the formation of an alliance to launch the Open Storage Management Resources (OSMR) program. The new program was created to help ensure product-to-product compatibility and deliver simplified Storage Area Network (SAN) solutions to market. The first certified SAN package available through the OSMR program, "E-Z E-Z Engdahl-Zigangirov (bound) SAN," provides up to 1.1 terabytes of easily managed storage and will be demonstrated at Storage Networking World 2002 in Palm Desert, April 2, 2002, booth PP11. The OSMR program is unique in that customers can purchase a pre-certified and tested hardware bundle and then choose from a variety of leading OSMR program software vendors' products to easily deploy key applications such as storage virtualization Treating storage as a single logical entity without regard to the hierarchy of physical media that may be involved or that may change. It enables the applications to read from and write to a single pool of storage rather then individual disks, tapes and optical devices. , auto backup/restore and volume management. Designed for workgroup and departmental level companies, the E-Z SAN hardware bundle and software applications are available now through Bell Microproducts' network of resellers. The E-Z SAN solution is available for immediate delivery through Bell Microproducts' network of resellers and solution integrators, with prices starting at $30,000.00. "The OSMR initiative with E-Z SAN solution provides the flexibility of supplier choice along with assured interoperability The capability of two or more hardware devices or two or more software routines to work harmoniously together. For example, in an Ethernet network, display adapters, hubs, switches and routers from different vendors must conform to the Ethernet standard and interoperate with each other. among components, software and systems," said John McArthur John McArthur (November 17, 1826 – May 15, 1906) was a Union general during the American Civil War. McArthur was born in Erskine, Scotland. He learned to be a blacksmith and emigrated to the United States at age 23 and settled in Chicago. , group vice president of storage research for IDC. "Solutions that are hassle-free and avoid the lock-in of proprietary alternatives are a big move in the right direction." Over the last year, the OSMR program vendors have conducted exhaustive interoperability testing with all software and hardware offerings to guarantee product compatibility at all levels. OSMR vendors will work closely with distributors and resellers to support E-Z SAN and additional OSMR packages by providing hands-on technical training and education, reducing deployment issues and increasing overall support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services to end-users. "Given that we support and distribute storage networking products manufactured by all of the participating vendors, we see the OSMR program as a significant milestone for the industry and, most importantly Adv. 1. most importantly - above and beyond all other consideration; "above all, you must be independent" above all, most especially , for our customers," said Phil Roussey, executive vice president of worldwide marketing for Bell Microproducts. "Customers rely heavily on us to provide them with the right combination of storage solutions, as well as proactive training and support. With the E-Z SAN solution, we not only offer our customers a highly reliable, cost-effective storage solution, but a high-level of customer support and technical training." All trademarks, names and logos contained herein are the property of their respective owners. |
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