Xyratex and Nimbus Data Systems Enter Into OEM Agreement; Nimbus Data Systems uses Xyratex products in Unified IP Storage Solutions featuring 10 Gigabit Ethernet and SAS/SATA Support.HAVANT, England & SAN FRANCISCO -- Xyratex Ltd. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :XRTX XRTX Radiation Therapy ), a leading provider of storage systems for OEMs and Solution Integrators, announced today that it has signed an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and agreement with Nimbus Data Systems. Under the agreement, Xyratex supplies Nimbus Data Systems with the HS-1235 Application Platform and the RS-1603-E3 SAS (1) (SAS Institute Inc., Cary, NC, www.sas.com) A software company that specializes in data warehousing and decision support software based on the SAS System. Founded in 1976, SAS is one of the world's largest privately held software companies. See SAS System. extended bunch of disks (EBOD EBOD E-Business on Demand (IBM) EBOD Egyptian Book Of the Dead EBOD Executive Board of Directors EBOD Extended Bunch of Disks (storage networking) EBOD Electrolytic Biological Oxygen Demand ) storage subsystems. Nimbus integrates their HALO(TM) storage software and advanced SAS and IP coprocessor hardware into these solutions to create the Breeze MX4 and 10G multi-service storage systems that offer users both iSCSI 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 capabilities in one solution. "After considerable due diligence, we selected Xyratex based on their business, technology and support capabilities," said Thomas Isakovich, 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. of Nimbus Data Systems. "From a business perspective, we required an OEM partner that offered a range of proven storage solutions with superior design, quality, and price metrics. We needed a vendor that would be able to supply both a customizable platform and SAS EBOD along with world-class logistics and local support capabilities. Xyratex delivered on all accounts." The goals behind the Nimbus Unified IP Storage vision is to simplify storage operations and save money for midsize businesses by enabling greater storage consolidation with fewer storage hardware/software products to buy and manage. The MX4 and 10G, utilizing a modern SAS-based architecture and multiple RAID options, offer both primary and nearline storage capabilities using SAS and SATA (Serial ATA) A serial version of the ATA (IDE) interface, which has been the de facto standard hard disk interface for desktop PCs for more than two decades. The original Parallel ATA (PATA) interface was launched in 1986. hard drives in one system. This combination results in a very compelling price/performance advantage when compared to alternative iSCSI storage systems. "Xyratex is very pleased to be working with Nimbus Data Systems," added Todd Gresham, Executive Vice President of Storage and Network Systems at Xyratex. "Our storage systems are engineered to provide our OEMs with building blocks that offer best-in-class features and functionality. Nimbus has harnessed the product advantages and added significant value by integrating their HALO software and high-performance hardware. The Nimbus MX4 and 10G solutions offer a clear value proposition to midsize companies looking to consolidate SAN, NAS, primary, and nearline storage on one affordable storage infrastructure." About Xyratex Xyratex is a leading provider of enterprise data storage subsystems and network technology. The company designs and manufactures enabling technology that provides OEM and disk drive manufacturer customers with data storage products to support high-performance storage and data communication networks. Xyratex has over 20 years of experience in research and development relating to disk drives, storage systems and high-speed communication protocols. Founded in 1994 in an MBO MBO See: Management buyout from 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) , and with headquarters in the UK, Xyratex has an established global base with R&D and operational facilities in Europe, the United States and South East Asia. For more information, please visit www.xyratex.com. About Nimbus Data Systems Nimbus Data Systems, Inc. develops Unified IP Storage systems, software, and controllers for today's rapidly-growing businesses and data-intensive applications. These solutions help enterprises simplify, optimize, and protect their information storage with versatile storage systems and software that combine iSCSI SAN and NAS, Primary and Nearline storage, and SAS and 10 Gigabit Ethernet performance in one solution that can be set up in minutes. Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, Nimbus products are available through a worldwide network of system integrators, distributors, and OEMs. For more information, please visit www.nimbusdata.com. |
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