StorageTek's Automated Cartridge System Library Software now supported by Software Partners/32.LOUISVILLE, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 28, 1997--Storage Technology Corp. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :STK) today announced that Software Partners/32 Inc., Topsfield, Mass., now supports the StorageTek Automated Cartridge System Library Software (ACSLS ACSLS Automatic Cartridge System Library Software ACSLS Automated Cartridge System Library Server ). With this new release, StorageCenter from Software Partners can manage the massive tape libraries found in some of the world's largest data centers. StorageCenter is a complete storage management suite for distributed computing (1) The use of multiple computers networked throughout a wide geographical area, or the world via the Internet, in order to solve a single problem. See grid computing. (2) The use of multiple computers in an enterprise rather than one centralized system. and supports both UNIX UNIX Operating system for digital computers, developed by Ken Thompson of Bell Laboratories in 1969. It was initially designed for a single user (the name was a pun on the earlier operating system Multics). and Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. platforms. ACSLS is an advanced storage management server/software solution that provides connectivity to the StorageTek Nearline(R) family of tape libraries. This family includes the largest automated cartridge system, the PowderHorn(R) 9310, with a capacity of nearly 6,000 cartridges and up to 300 terabytes of data; WolfCreek(R) 9360, with a capacity up to 1,000 cartridges and up to 50 terabytes of data; and TimberWolf(TM) 9710, with up to 588 cartridges and 11.76 terabytes of data. David Hardwicke, director of marketing for StorageTek's Global Partners Group, said, "We are pleased to be working with Software Partners and StorageCenter. This is a new phase in our growing relationship and our customers will be the beneficiaries. Rapidly growing enterprisewide open systems networks demand robust, mainframe-proven libraries that can be shared among multiple users. With Software Partners' StorageCenter support for ACSLS, they are able to provide this capability to their customers." "This is a strategic milestone for us," stated Phil Jamieson Phil Jamieson is an Australian musician from Wauchope, NSW. He attended Wauchope High School. Phil co-acted the lead in the school's 1994 production of 'Joseph & The Technicolor Dreamcoat', sharing the role with Matt Joyce. , president of Software Partners." As UNIX and Windows NT expand their roles in the enterprise, they are taking over functions previously performed by mainframes. Despite the downsizing (1) Converting mainframe and mini-based systems to client/server LANs. (2) To reduce equipment and associated costs by switching to a less-expensive system. (jargon) downsizing and distribution of the computing platforms, centralized storage needs continue to increase. With the combination of StorageCenter and ACSLS, data center managers will be able to implement mainframe class storage management in the downsized world of distributed computing." StorageCenter offers four tightly integrated applications for storage management: 1) backup and restore, 2) media management, 3) archiving, and 4) administration. StorageCenter manages a virtually unlimited number of CPUs and storage devices as a single "storage domain." Its architecture offers flexibility to fit any network configuration. StorageCenter's advanced features include multi-site parallel backups, saveset copying for off-site vaulting and automated media cycling. It also offers redundancy features to eliminate single points of failure and includes RSA (1) (Rural Service Area) See MSA. (2) (Rivest-Shamir-Adleman) A highly secure cryptography method by RSA Security, Inc., Bedford, MA (www.rsa.com), a division of EMC Corporation since 2006. It uses a two-part key. Data Security encryption allowing users to guard against unauthorized use of data on removable media. StorageCenter is well suited for managing massive amounts of data. "While most storage management packages don't go much beyond backup and restore, StorageCenter places considerable emphasis on advanced functions like archiving, media management, and tape vaulting," noted Jamieson. ACSLS support will be offered as an option to StorageCenter for a starting price of $19,100. It is available immediately. StorageCenter supports Sun Solaris, SunOS, HP-UX HP's version of Unix that runs on its 9000 family. It is based on SVID and incorporates features from BSD Unix along with several HP innovations. (operating system) HP-UX - The version of Unix running on Hewlett-Packard workstations. , IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) AIX (Advanced Interactive eXecutive) IBM's Unix-based operating system which runs on its Intellistation workstations and pSeries, p5, iSeries and i5 server families. , Digital UNIX and Windows NT. Software Partners/32, Inc. is a thirteen-year-old company that provides comprehensive data management solutions to UNIX and OpenVMS based enterprises throughout the world. Headquartered in Topsfield, Mass., Software Partners serves a broad range of industries including banking and finance, industrial automation, insurance and higher education. The Company pioneered strategic backup and restore products and has a long history of providing consulting and training services for information management strategies. Software Partners is privately held. Storage Technology Corp., based in Louisville, Colo., designs, manufactures, markets and services, worldwide, information storage and retrieval information storage and retrieval, the systematic process of collecting and cataloging data so that they can be located and displayed on request. Computers and data processing techniques have made possible the high-speed, selective retrieval of large amounts of systems for enterprisewide computer systems and networks. StorageTek's Network Systems Group helps organizations avoid risk through the application of data-protection technologies. StorageTek reported revenue of $2.04 billion in its fiscal year ended Dec. 27, 1996. Information on StorageTek is available on the World Wide Web at http://www.storagetek.com and http://www.network.com CONTACT: StorageTek, Louisville Judith Hargrave, 303/673-5559 judith_hargrave@stortek.com Software Partners/32 Inc., Topsfield Jackie Terry, 508/887-6409 x 147 jackiet@softwarepartners.com |
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