SANgate Systems: availability of first dedicated data migration appliance for open systems.

SANgate Systems, a developer of intelligent data movers, announced recently the availability of the SANblaster S1000 solution for Windows NT, Windows 2000, and Solaris systems. The SANblaster S1000 is a portable data migration solution that eliminates much of the burden, complexity and cost associated with installing and reconfiguring storage. The SANblaster S1000 is the first in a family of products designed to simplify data movement among heterogeneous or homogeneous storage subsystems.

"Due to the dramatic growth in data storage requirements, data migration has become a costly and mission critical event," explained Mike Hogan, General Manager, Imation Storage Professional Services (SPS). "The frequent and careful migration of data requires solutions that ease the time and cost, while providing a high degree of data safety and user control. SANgate's approach ensures safe migration of data as well as a significant improvement in transfer time."

The SANblaster S1000 is the industry's first dedicated data migration appliance. It provides the user with a software framework to easily manage the entire migration process, from planning to conclusion. It also delivers a safe, high-speed data transfer--the S1000 can move data at a rate of 1 TB per hour. The combination of intuitive management tools and a fast transfer rate greatly shortens both the planning and execution time of a migration event and enables dramatic cost savings with each use.

"Data migration is often seen as a complex, lengthy process. It involves a long planning cycle, substantial human and financial resources, and the potential for considerable application downtime," said Steve Duplessie, founder and senior analyst at Enterprise Storage Group. "SANgate eases the data migration process with a complete, self-contained solution designed specifically for large scale migrations."

"The SANblaster S1000 is a valuable data migration solution for enterprises and service providers alike," explained Patrick Courtin, president and CEO, SANgate Systems. "Businesses benefit from the quick and safe migration of data, regardless of the brands of storage subsystems in place. The S1000 is the first in a family of products to support the storage needs of heterogeneous or homogeneous environments."

The SANblaster S1000 eliminates the problems associated with traditional migration methods, enabling users to save time, reduce costs, and improve data safety.