Science & Technology
Science and Technology
Science and Technology
Tue, February 24, 2009
RELDATA and Xyratex Enable Heterogeneous Storage
PARSIPPANY, N.J. & HAVANT, U.K.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--RELDATA Inc, the leading supplier of a new generation of [ consolidated and unified storage solutions ], and Xyratex Ltd (Nasdaq: XRTX), a leading provider of enterprise class data storage subsystems and storage process technology, today announced that the RELDATA 9240 iSCSI/NAS storage systems have been verified compatible with the XYRATEX F6412E RAID storage system. The compatibility testing ensures complete interoperability for customers looking to leverage their disk-based storage products into a single, seamless, virtualized storage pool.
"By verifying compatibility with Xyratex, we are assuring customers that their existing disk investment can be protected as they migrate to consolidated storage solutions that deliver unified iSCSI SAN, NAS and WAN replication functions from a single virtualized storage platform," said Kirill Malkin, CTO RELDATA. "Customers can also add additional Xyratex RAID to their existing disk investments to create a seamless, heterogeneous virtualized storage platform. RELDATA 9240 works with Xyratex RAID storage products supporting their dynamic multi-pathing for high availability."
"This recent certification between RELDATA and Xyratex, demonstrating our compatibility together in a virtualized network, shows a continued commitment to meeting the business needs of our customers" said Lisa Hart, vice president, worldwide marketing at Xyratex. "Xyratex continues to enhance customer investment in our products with our high-performance RAID system and Advanced Power Management software in conjunction with RELDATA's ‘single pane of glass' management, providing a joint solution that delivers an easy to manage, flexible storage infrastructure."
RELDATA works closely with industry-leading technology companies to verify interoperability with partner products either in the test labs of the technology partners and/or in the RELDATA test center. RELDATA certifies compatibility with products in categories such as disk storage, virtual tape libraries (VTL), switches, iSCSI software and hardware, backup software, tape libraries and server virtualization software. Companies interested in becoming a member of RELDATA's Technology Partner Program can apply online at [ www.reldata.com/partner ].
About Xyratex
Xyratex is a leading provider of enterprise-class data storage subsystems and storage process technology. The company designs and manufactures enabling technology that provides OEM and disk drive manufacturers 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 a management buy-out from IBM, and with headquarters in the UK, Xyratex has an established global base with R&D and operational facilities in Europe, the United States, and Southeast Asia.
About RELDATA
RELDATA is the leader of a new generation of [ consolidated storage solutions ] that deliver [ Unified iSCSI ] SAN, NAS and WAN replication functions from a single virtualized storage platform. The solutions are easy to implement, operate and manage, yet deliver enterprise-class performance and functionality. Customers can further leverage VMware® and Citrix® server consolidation, independently scale storage capacity and performance to meet their specific needs, and migrate data without application disruption. RELDATA products are designed to seamlessly integrate into the customer's existing storage infrastructure, virtualize and manage legacy third-party storage systems, and co-exist with more expensive storage solutions from vendors such as Network Appliance® and EMC®. RELDATA is headquartered in New Jersey. RELDATA products are available worldwide through authorized value-added resellers and system integrators. More information is available at [ www.RELDATA.com ].
RELDATA, RELvos, RELsupport, RELbot, RELsnap and Adaptive Storage Wizards are registered trademarks of RELDATA Inc. All others are trade names or trademarks of their respective owners.
