http://positive.michaeld.co.uk/index.php/news-events/ News and Events http://www.bellmicrostorage.eu/index.php/news-events/3-wd-reg-enters-solid-state-drive-market-with-acquisition-of-siliconsystems-inc/ LAKE FOREST, Calif. - Mar. 30, 2009 - Western Digital Corp. (NYSE: WDC), a world leader in hard drive storage for computing and consumer electronics applications, today announced that it has completed a $65 million cash acquisition of SiliconSystems, Inc., Aliso Viejo, Calif., a leading supplier of solid-state drives for the embedded systems market. Since its inception in 2002, SiliconSystems has sold millions of SiliconDrive technologies. WD's storage industry leadership, worldwide infrastructure, and technical and financial resources will enable further growth in SiliconSystems' existing markets and customer relationships. SiliconSystems' intellectual property and technical expertise will provide additional building blocks for future products to address emerging opportunities in WD's existing markets. Integration into WD begins immediately, with SiliconSystems now becoming known as the WD Solid-State Storage business unit, complementing WD's existing Branded Products, Client Storage, Consumer Storage and Enterprise Storage business units. A set of questions and answers related to today's announcement can be found on WD's website at http://www.wdc.com/en/company/investor/QandA.asp. This press release contains forward-looking statements concerning: further growth in SiliconSystems' existing markets and customer relationships; the ability of SiliconSystems' intellectual property and technical expertise to address emerging opportunities in WD's existing markets; the accretive impact of the acquisition of SiliconSystems by WD; acceleration of WD's solid-state drive programs by SiliconSystems' intellectual property and technical expertise; acceleration of SiliconSystems' penetration into existing markets; and development of new solid-state drives to broaden SiliconSystems' overall product portfolio and to address emerging applications for solid-state storage in WD's existing customer base. The foregoing forward-looking statements are based on WD's current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements, including: the impact of current negative global economic conditions; supply and demand conditions in the data storage industry; actions by competitors; unexpected advances in competing technologies; uncertainties related to the development and introduction of products based on new technologies and expansion into new data storage markets; business conditions and growth in the various data storage markets; pricing trends and fluctuations in average selling prices; and other risks and uncertainties listed in WD's recent Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on January 29, 2009, to which your attention is directed. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof, and WD undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, SiliconSystems, SiliconDrive, PowerArmor, SiSMART, SolidStor and SiSecure are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. or its subsidiaries in the U.S. and other countries. http://www.bellmicrostorage.eu/index.php/news-events/2-wd-reg-ships-2-terabyte-enterprise-class-hard-drives-with-next-generation-greenpower-trade-technology/ WD RE4-GP Hard Drives Further Reduce Power Consumption For Data Centers and Digital Video Production Facilities LAS VEGAS, Nev. - (NAB Show Booth No. SL12809) - Apr. 20, 2009 -Western Digital Corp. (NYSE: WDC) today expanded its enterprise family of hard drives to include the next-generation 2 TB capacity, the largest and only 2 TB enterprise-class hard drive shipping today. Combining industry-leading 64 MB cache, dual processors, and increased areal density, WD RE4-GP hard drives yield twice the processing power resulting in as much as 25 percent performance improvement over the previous generation. WD's GreenPower technology platform is the first 3.5-inch hard drive platform designed with power savings as the primary attribute. These drives reduce average drive power consumption by up to 50 percent over currently available competitors' drives and are ultra-cool and quiet, all while delivering solid performance. The new WD RE4-GP 2 TB hard drive provides enterprise-class reliability for storage-hungry applications, such as cloud-computing infrastructure, large-scale data centers, data archive and tape replacement systems, commercial video surveillance and digital video editing houses, with an energy- and money-saving solution that combats the challenges facing the enterprise IT sector -- limited available drive slots, maximum capacity required, and limited power and budget. Addressing the growing high-capacity enterprise market, WD RE4-GP 2 TB drives are reliability-rated at 1.2 million hours MTBF (mean time before failure) in high duty cycle environments. Mission-critical video and audio content producers typically require greater system performance and capacity needs than most other applications. Reliable video servers, in particular, are crucial for time-critical data retrieval, distribution, repurposing, and archiving. Like thousands of other professionals and consumers storing photos, files and music, video professionals must manage and maintain raw video files (or any files). WD is making it possible for energy-conscious enterprise customers to build servers and storage subsystems with higher capacities, consistent performance, and assured reliability, all while promoting energy conservation. Exclusive Intelligent Drive Technology WD RE4-GP hard drives with GreenPower technology deliver exceptional power conservation, run ultra-cool and quiet, while providing solid performance. Following are several technologies responsible for the performance enhancements: Faster - 64 MB cache, dual processors, and increased areal density yield twice the processing power resulting in as much as a 25 percent performance improvement over the previous generation. Greener - Improvements in our power-conserving technologies -- IntelliSeek - deliver up to an average 25 percent reduction in power consumption over our previous generation of WD RE-GP drive. Improved Rotary Vibration Tolerance - Advanced mechanical and servo control optimization along with system characterization and validation enable rock solid performance under extreme vibration conditions, with negligible impact to performance, substantially more robust than the previous generation, making this drive ideal for the most industrial IT applications. Active Power Management - WD drives with GreenPower technology monitor work load and automatically invoke idle mode whenever possible to further reduce unnecessary power consumption by up to an additional 40 percent. Drive recovery time from idle mode is less than one second, providing seamless power management between the drive and the host controller. StableTrac - Secures the motor shaft at both ends to reduce system-induced vibration and stabilize platters for accurate tracking, during read and write operations. RAID-specific Time-limited Error Recovery (TLER) - Pioneered by WD, this feature prevents drive fallout caused by the extended hard drive error-recovery processes common to desktop drives. Rotary Acceleration Feed Forward (RAFF Western Digital, WD, and the WD logo are registered trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries; IntelliPower, IntelliSeek, IntelliPark, StableTrac, RAFF and GreenPower are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All other trademarks herein are property of their respective owner. As used for storage capacity, one megabyte (MB) = one million bytes, one gigabyte (GB) = one billion bytes, and one terabyte (TB) = one trillion bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending on operating environment. As used for buffer or cache, one megabyte (MB) = 1,048,576 bytes. http://www.bellmicrostorage.eu/index.php/news-events/1-wd-reg-adds-2-tb-hard-drives-to-meet-demands-for-today-rsquo-s-av-surveillance-markets/ WD AV-GP Hard Drives with WD GreenPower Technology Provide Cooler, Quieter Operation with Lower Power Consumption LAKE FOREST, Calif. - May 19, 2009 - As demand for higher capacity storage continues to increase due to large video applications, including high-definition video, WD provide cooler and quieter operation and lower power consumption. Designed to withstand the stringent environment of the surveillance and security markets, the WD AV-GP line of hard drives for audio and video applications reduces power consumption by as much as 40 percent over standard drives in their respective classes. The new WD AV-GP 2 TB hard drive is perfect for applications such as DVRs (digital video recorders), media centers, media servers, as well as surveillance video recording that demand a higher capacity hard drive and exceptional reliability. AV Intelligent Drive Technology Following are several features of the WD AV-GP line of hard drives: Long-term Reliability - Designed to last in high-temperature always-on streaming digital audio/video environments such as PVR/DVR recorders and surveillance video recorders. Quiet - Noise levels have been minimized to less than one sone1 - virtually below the threshold of human hearing. Reduced Power Consumption - With the combination of WD's IntelliSeek technologies, WD has reduced power consumption by up to 40 percent compared to competitors' drives. IntelliPark - Delivers lower power consumption by automatically unloading the heads during idle to reduce aerodynamic drag. IntelliPark improves non-operating shock characteristics, providing enhanced robustness in environments where excessive transportation and handling occurs. Compatible - Tested for compatibility in a broad range of AV products including set-top boxes, DVD recorders, and mainstream surveillance systems. SilkStream - Optimized for smooth, continuous digital video playback of up to 12 simultaneous HD streams. SilkStream is compatible with the ATA streaming command set so CE customers can use standard streaming management and error recovery options Preemptive Wear Leveling (PWL) - The drive arm frequently sweeps across the disk to reduce uneven wear on the drive surface common to audio video streaming applications. 1 A sone is a subjective unit of loudness as perceived by a person with normal hearing Western Digital, WD, and the WD logo are registered trademarks in the U.S. and other countries; and IntelliPower, IntelliSeek, IntelliPark, WD GreenPower Technology, and SilkStream are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All other brand and product names mentioned herein are the property of their respective owner. As used for storage capacity, one megabyte (MB) = one million bytes, one gigabyte (GB) = one billion bytes, and one terabyte (TB) = one trillion bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending on operating environment. http://www.bellmicrostorage.eu/index.php/news-events/4-introducing-qlogic-s-12000-series-qdr-infiniband-ib-switch-platform/ 28 May 2009 Qlogic: This marks a quantum advancement in the IB Switch market. This is the first switch platform based on our own TrueScale ASIC technology. The family includes products ranging from fixed configuration edge switches to fully configurable, modular director class switches. The hardware and software for this platform were designed with the intent to provide a true enterprise-class solution that scales from the very small to the very large. Considerable effort was put into identifying customer use cases, and dilemmas related to cluster use, and providing robust solutions to address those issues. Some key product features and benefits include: Lowest power consumption in the industry Highest port count footprint Lowest latency Modular design To learn more about the 12000 Series QDR InfiniBand Switches click here QLogic and Powered by QLogic are registered trademarks of QLogic Corporation. The QLogic logo and the Powered by QLogic logo are trademarks of QLogic Corporation, which may be registered in some jurisdictions. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information supplied by QLogic Corporation is believed to be accurate and reliable. QLogic Corporation assumes no responsibility for errors in this material. QLogic Corporation reserves the right, without notice, to make changes in product design or specifications. http://www.bellmicrostorage.eu/index.php/news-events/5-new-product-ndash-adaptec-s-series-5z-family-of-raid-controllers/ Introducing Adaptec 15 June 2009 Adaptec The Adaptec Series 5Z controllers enable full protection within minutes of installation, instantly saves cached contents in the event of system power loss, and can preserve cached data for up to 10 years without power. And, since ZMCP is flash-based, systems don Continuing the legacy of Series 5 Like our Series 5 controllers, high-performance Adaptec Series 5Z controllers reach speeds up to five times faster than competing products. They support up to 256 SATA/SAS devices and strengthen Adaptec Intelligent Power Management by keeping low levels of I/O activity in the cache instead of spinning up the drives, resulting in big savings in storage power and cooling costs. No maintenance. No fuss. Features included are: Zero-Maintenance Cache Protection (ZMCP) Intelligent Power Management 1.2GHz Dual Core RAID on Chip (ROC) 512 MB DDR2 Cache memory x8 PCIe bus interface MD2 low profile form factor 5405Z (internal 4-port), 5805Z (internal 8-port), and 5445Z (internal 4-port external 4-port) High-performance RAID 5/6 4- and 8-port low-profile MD2 3 Gb/s throughput at each port Enclosure management support via LED header and SES2/SGPIO Low operating costs No data loss from power failures Instant RAID cache protection Environmentally conscious First Order Date: Orders are accepted upon receipt of this announcement June 15, 2009. First Shipping Date: Product will begin shipping to distribution starting June 29, 2009. http://www.bellmicrostorage.eu/index.php/news-events/9-quot-infortrend-is-an-emerging-challenger-for-enterprise-storage-solutions-and-is-well-placed-to-maximize-opportunities-in-this-market-quot-from-idc-vendor-spotlight-issued-may-2009/ In May, IDC released a Vendor Spotlight report on Infortrend. In this report, IDC illustrates RAID (Redundant Array of Inexpensive/Independent Disks) as one of the main technologies that help companies satisfy storage requirements in availability, reliability and performance. Assessing Infortrend In data centers, availability and reliability are important concerns about managing and storing data. According to IDC, the most widely used approach to addressing the two concerns has been RAID technology. Making multiple disks act as a single environment, RAID technology ensures data reliability during disk failure and promotes performance. Though RAID bears some inherent defects and faces challenges of newly-rising technologies, IDC believes that it will not be displaced for many years to come as the preferred tool for ensuring data reliability and availability. With high-profile customers such as CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, IDC recognizes Infortrend as a RAID storage system provider capable of meeting the demands of some of the most technically challenging projects in the world. They believe that such leading technology and expertise positions Infortrend to address broader markets, especially the enterprise market. That is why Infortrend is continuously broadening its product portfolio, which is now includes the ESVA (Enterprise Scalable Virtualized Architecture) Series enterprise storage solution and the soon to be released NAS products later this year. By enhancing its advantages by expanding channels, more widely publicizing its technical expertise and partnering with mega vendors, Infortrend will successfully evolve from being a hardware provider to a complete storage solution provider. http://www.bellmicrostorage.eu/index.php/news-events/7-lsi-launches-new-generation-of-high-performance-raid-controller-cards-based-on-6gb-s-sas-technology/ Extensive SATA+SAS controller line delivers powerful performance advantage and innovative features to enable channel partners to gain a competitive edge MILPITAS, Calif., July 28, 2009 The MegaRAID 9200 series controllers, featuring the LSISAS2108 6Gb/s SAS RAID-on-Chip (ROC), double the data transfer rates of their 3Gb/s predecessors to deliver industry-leading performance with up to 2.88 GB/s in sequential reads and 1.87 GB/s in sequential writes. The superior read/write performance makes them ideally suited for a broad range of application workloads, from data center applications such as email and database servers to more compute-intensive applications such as streaming video, OLTP and data archival. The 9200 series controllers provide channel customers with a low-cost upgrade that is designed to easily integrate with existing 3Gb/s SATA and SAS infrastructure to offer dramatically improved performance and scalability. New features and flexible drive support New 6Gb/s SAS product features include support for self-discovery/self-configuring expanders and longer cables, simplifying the deployment of larger and more complex storage topologies. The new controllers also bring standardized zoning which improves storage efficiencies by allowing multiple servers to share storage devices. The 9200 series controllers also deliver the flexibility to support both high-performance SAS hard drives and cost-effective, high-capacity SATA drives, as well as energy-efficient SSDs. Industry-first support for self-encrypting drives (SEDs) is also provided for enhanced data security utilizing LSI SafeStoreTM Encryption Services. LSI SafeStore Encryption Services, together with SEDs, secure a drive from security breaches with minimal cost and complexity. The 9200 series controllers feature 512 MB 800MHz DDR2 SDRAM and an x8 PCI Express 2.0 host interface. They are bundled with MegaRAID Storage ManagerTM, a Java-based software management tool designed to simplify the creation, monitoring and maintenance of storage configurations. LSI offers an extensive portfolio of SATA and SAS solutions, including MegaRAID controllers, HBAs (host bus adapters), ROMB (RAID on motherboard) and integrated RAID products. The products are supplied through the LSI worldwide network of distributors, integrators and VARs. The MegaRAID SAS 9260-8i controller is immediately available. Expected availability for all models in the 9200 series is the third quarter of 2009. Additional information is available in an online press kit at www.lsi.com/presskit and at the LSI Channel Gateway (www.lsichannelgateway.com). All LSI news releases (financial, acquisitions, manufacturing, products, technology, etc.) are issued exclusively by PR Newswire and are immediately thereafter posted on the companys external website, http://www.lsi.com. LSI, the LSI Design logo, MegaRAID, MegaRAID Storage Manager and SafeStore are trademarks or registered trademarks of LSI Corporation. All other brand or product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. http://www.bellmicrostorage.eu/index.php/news-events/8-quantum-rsquo-s-dxi7500-becomes-industry-rsquo-s-first-deduplication-solution-certified-with-symantec-ost-direct-to-tape-capability/ Quantum has recently announced that its DXi7500 disk backup and remote replication solution is the first deduplication system to be certified by Symantec for its OpenStorage API (OST) direct tape creation capability. Building on Quantum Fully certified OpenStorage support is available as an option on DXi7500 Express and DXi7500 Enterprise models, and is bundled in to all DXi2500-D models providing seamless integration between NetBackup and the DXi family of deduplication and replication solutions. Click here to learn more Quantum and the Quantum logo are trademarks of Quantum Corporation registered in the U.S.A. and other countries. Products mentioned herein are for identification purposes only and may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies. All other brand names or trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Quantum specifications are subject to change. http://www.bellmicrostorage.eu/index.php/news-events/10-supermicro-announces-4-teraflop-gpu-computing-system/ New SuperWorkstation Supports 4 Double-Width GPUs SAN JOSE, Calif., August 10, 2009 - Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI), a leader in application-optimized, high performance server and workstation solutions, today announced availability of its dual Intel 5500 Series (Nehalem) processor-based 7046GT-TRF SuperWorkstations. These powerful SuperWorkstations are the first to support four NVIDIA Tesla C1060 GPUs as well as three additional PCI-e add-on cards for high-bandwidth I/O. These new systems also feature redundant Gold Level (93%+ efficiency) 1400-watt power supplies and quiet operation making them ideal for both enterprise and office supercomputing applications. Supermicro and NVIDIA recently unveiled the world's fastest 1U server, the SuperServer 6016GT-TF-TM2, at Computex. This latest addition to Supermicro's family of GPU-based systems, the 4U SuperServer 7046GT-TRF, is suitable not only for cluster configurations like the 1U systems, but also for personal supercomputing. The 7046GT-TRF is housed in Supermicro's new 4U rackmount convertible tower chassis, the SC747TQ-R1400. This chassis supports up to 11 full-height, full-length expansion cards, eight hot-swap 3.5 SAS/SATA drives, and special design features that are intended for graphics and computationally intensive applications. To support educational research projects, Supermicro and NVIDIA offer special discounted pricing to accredited two- and four-year educational institutions on Supermicro 1U or 4 GPU systems equipped with NVIDIA Tesla GPUs. Please contact Supermicro for further information or visit www.supermicro.com/gpu/. Supermicro Server Building Block Solutions offer exceptional flexibility and feature advantages. For more information on Supermicro's complete line of server, workstation and blade solutions go to www.Supermicro.com Supermicro and Server Building Block Solutions are registered trademarks of Super Micro Computer, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. http://www.bellmicrostorage.eu/index.php/news-events/12-infortrend-high-speed-8g-fc-esva-solutions/ First 8G FC Storage Solution to the ESVA Product Family Did you know that 40% of businesses experiencing data loss go out of business within five years? Did you know that rebuilding 1MB of data can cost up to $10,000? While maximum performance for data-intensive applications is one of the most important concerns for business operations, avoiding downtime and data loss is essential to maintaining business continuity. This month, Infortrend announced the first two 8G Fibre Channel (FC) storage solutions, the ESVA-F20 (Fibre-to-SATA solution) and ESVA-F60 (Fibre-to-SAS solution), to its enterprise-class storage series, the ESVA product family. Besides best-in-class performance, F20 and F60 deliver superior data protection and availability for SAN-based mission-critical applications. Equipped with array-based replication capability, Infortrend ESVA Series does not impose additional server workload when creating copies within or across storage pool(s), and the disk-based copies can be immediately leveraged by applications as needed. Additionally, the space-efficient snapshots created at short 10-minute intervals can serve as granular recovery points for users to perform quick file restore and data rollback. Featuring the latest 8G FC technology and comprehensive data protection functions, the F20 and F60 are the ideal choices to support the users needs for high performance and security of valuable data. For more ESVA information, please click here. http://www.bellmicrostorage.eu/index.php/news-events/11-supermicro-ships-6gb-s-sas-2-0-solutions/ Raising the Bar in Enterprise Storage Performance with Comprehensive SAS 2.0 Server, Workstation and Blade Product Lines SAN JOSE, Calif., August 24, 2009 - Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI), the industry leader in application-optimized, high performance server, blade, and workstation solutions, today announced the launch of new Server Building Block Solutions software stack. Supermicro's initial launch of eight new Intel hard drive support. Based on the X8DT6-F, X8DA6, X8DTW-6+F, X8DTH-6F and X8DTL-6F serverboards, Supermicro SAS 2.0 systems feature the industry's most advanced thermal and power designs to deliver optimal performance-per-watt and performance-per-dollar. Supermicro also introduced the industry's first blade servers based on 6Gb/s SAS technology, the SBI-7126T-S6 and SBI-7426T-S3, for 10-blade and 14-blade enclosures, respectively. For flexible storage applications, Supermicro's new Universal I/O (UIO) add-on controller cards support eight internal 6Gb/s SAS ports and RAID functionalities. With a PCI Express 2.0 host interface and intelligent architecture, these controllers double the data transfer rates of their 3Gb/s predecessors and are designed to easily integrate with existing 3Gb/s SATA and SAS infrastructures for improved performance and scalability. More detailed information on these new product lines is available at www.supermicro.com/SAS2/. 6Gb/s SAS offers a number of significant improvements over 3Gb/s SAS and SATA such as 6Gb/s data transfer rates and standardized zoning as well as support for cable lengths of up to 10 meters to ensure storage integrity in large cluster and datacenter deployments. The 6Gb/s SAS controllers also interact with expanders and other infrastructure devices to improve system diagnostics, status, management, configuration and initialization. 6Gb/s SAS enhances system robustness and enables larger storage topologies through multi-device interoperability. Supermicro Server Building Block Solutions offer exceptional flexibility and feature advantages. For more information on Supermicro's complete line of server, workstation and blade solutions go to www.Supermicro.com Supermicro and Server Building Block Solutions are registered trademarks of Super Micro Computer, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. http://www.bellmicrostorage.eu/index.php/news-events/17-wd-reg-launches-high-perfomance-7200-rpm-2-tb-hard-drives-for-desktop-and-enterprise-systems/ WD Caviar and WD RE4 Four-platter Hard Drives Set New Benchmarks in High-Feature, High Performance Storage LAKE FOREST, Calif. while the WD RE4 2 TB is suited for servers, network attached storage and storage networks. WD Caviar Black 2 TB and WD RE4 2 TB hard drives feature the following: Dual processor - Twice the processing power to maximize performance. Dual actuator technology - A head positioning system with two actuators that improves positional accuracy over the data track(s). The primary actuator provides coarse displacement using conventional electromagnetic actuator principles. The secondary actuator uses piezoelectric motion to fine tune the head positioning to a higher degree of accuracy. IntelliSeek - Calculates optimum seek speeds to lower power consumption, noise, and vibration. StableTrac - The motor shaft is secured at both ends to reduce system-induced vibration and stabilize platters for accurate tracking, during read and write operations. NoTouch ramp load technology - The recording head never touches the disk media ensuring significantly less wear to the recording head and media as well as better drive protection in transit. Additional Features for WD RE4 2 TB Enterprise Hard Drives WD RE4 drives feature 1.2 million hours MTBF, Active Power Save technology, multi-axis shock sensor, native command queuing (NCQ), pressure sensors, third generation dynamic fly height, time limited error recovery (TLER), and an extensive and enhanced testing process to ensure long-term reliability for demanding enterprise applications. Price and Availability The WD Caviar Black 2 TB GB (model WD2001FASS) hard drives are available through select distributors and resellers. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the WD Caviar Black 2 TB drive is $299 USD. The WD RE4 2 TB (model WD2003FYYS) drive is currently being qualified by OEMs. Both drives are covered by a five-year limited warranty. More information about WD Caviar Black 2 TB desktop hard drives may be found on the company's Web site at http://www.wdc.com/en/products/Products.asp?DriveID=733 and the WD RE4 2 TB enterprise hard drives at http://www.wdc.com/en/products/Products.asp?DriveID=732. Western Digital, WD, the WD logo and WD Caviar are registered trademarks; Black, IntelliSeek, NoTouch, RAFF, Active Power Save and StableTrac are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks herein are property of their respective owner. As used for storage capacity, one megabyte (MB) = one million bytes, one gigabyte (GB) = one billion bytes, and one terabyte (TB) = one trillion bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending on operating environment. As used for buffer or cache, one megabyte (MB) = 1,048,576 bytes. As used for transfer rate or interface, megabyte per second (MB/s) = one million bytes per second, and gigabit per second (Gb/s) = one billion bits per second. http://www.bellmicrostorage.eu/index.php/news-events/13-chenbro-launches-rm41300-tesla-personal-supercomputer/ HPC Chenbro Tesla Personal Supercomputer RM41300 4U Open Bay Server Chassis RM41300 is designed for nVIDIA bays + 1 x slim ODD. Features Benefits Optional 15-slot or 7-slot (Standard Version) or 8-slot (Tesla Version) Easy-assembly front 120mm fan with filter Anti-vibration cage design Easy-assembly internal drivecage for 4 x 3.5 HDDs Side panel for optional 2 x 120mm side fans (Tesla Version) 1200 W PS/2 PSU (Tesla Version) http://www.bellmicrostorage.eu/index.php/news-events/15-announcing-adaptec-maxiq-trade-ssd-caching-maximise-your-data-centre-i-o/ Demanding Data Centres Need MaxIQ Announcing the first solution for building and managing High-Performance Hybrid Arrays (HPHAs). Developed with Intel, Adaptec's new MaxIQ delivering up to five times the I/O performance of HDD-only arrays with up to 50% savings in capital and operating expenses. Application Usage Paired with Adaptec Series 5Z, Series 5 or Series 2 Unified Serial demands such as web serving and databases, and requires no modification of existing storage architectures, application software or operating systems. http://www.bellmicrostorage.eu/index.php/news-events/20-infortrend-breathes-new-life-into-scsi-based-storage-environments-with-new-scsi-to-sas-sata-subsystems/ Allows Users to Increase Storage Performance while Lowering Operating Costs San Jose, CA, October 1, 2009 s new-generation ASIC667 RAID engine and combining Ultra-320 SCSI host connectivity with flexible SAS/SATA hard disk drive choices, the two models enable users to increase the productive lifespan of their existing storage infrastructure with improved performance, scalability and flexibility. The two new subsystems advance the throughput power of SCSI-based arrays to such a level that they can easily and successfully deal even with the most data-intensive applications. For more than 20 years, SCSI has been the predominant storage protocol in data centres; with the release of these two new SCSI-host models, Infortrend allows users to adopt new technologies while protecting current investments. The Infortrend S12U and S16U subsystems provide four SCSI host ports and can be populated with either SAS or SATA drives. They offer organisations the flexibility to create a tiered storage strategy that cost-effectively meets the needs of different applications. High-availability SAS drives cater for mission-critical applications while cost-effective SATA drives can be deployed in near-line backup, distribution, or archival environments. The S12U and S16U also feature increased scalability: when a single subsystem can no longer offer the necessary capacity, users can increase its storage capacity with expansion enclosures or by daisy-chaining additional Infortrend S12Us or S16Us or other SCSI devices. Connected with expansion enclosures, the 12-drive S12U and the16-drive S16U can support up to 84 and 112 drives respectively. The Infortrend S12U and S16U are also equipped with CacheSafe technology, intelligent drive spin-down technology and high-efficiency power supplies, each a standard feature on all EonStor G6 models. CacheSafe safeguards cached data during power outages; when encountering a power failure, the Cache Backup Module (CBM)' writes all cached data to the flash backup module (FBM) for permanent retention, eliminating the common 72-hour battery power limitation that can cause data loss. The intelligent drive spin-down technology intuitively adjusts the hard drive rotation rate by detecting the I/O activities. Combined with the 80 PLUS Silver-certified power supplies that help to improve energy efficiency by over 85%, the enhanced power-saving features allow users to maintain and even increase their storage performance while lowering operating costs. Infortrend are trademarks or registered trademarks of Infortrend Technology, Inc. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. http://www.bellmicrostorage.eu/index.php/news-events/18-infortrend-new-product-release-ndash-eonstor-f16f-r4840-f16f-s4840/ The New 8G FC host Subsystems Featuring Flexible Support of FC and SATA Drives Following the release of 8G FC-to-SAS/SATA storage systems providing comprehensive form factor choices, Infortrend now rolls out the new F16F models (F16F-R1840 and F16F-S1840) to meet the operational demands of using FC drives in 8G FC SAN. Combining host connectivity through two 8G FC ports on each controller with sixteen enterprise-class FC drives, the F16F delivers breakthrough performance to process large amounts of data created by throughput-demanding applications. When more capacity is required, F16F systems can be connected with expansion units to realize high- performance storage scaling with FC drives and large-capacity storage scaling with SATA drives. In addition to enhanced performance and outstanding scalability, the F16F also offers users the benefits of high availability, energy efficiency and simple management as in all EonStor G6 models. With the serial announcement of new 8G FC storage systems, Infortrend demonstrates its leadership expertise in developing high quality storage for future enterprise SAN. For more product information, please click here. http://www.bellmicrostorage.eu/index.php/news-events/19-infortrend-new-product-release-ndash-eonstor-s12u-g1440-s16u-g1440/ New SCSI-to-SAS/SAS Subsystems to the EonStor G6 Family For more than 20 years, SCSI has been the predominant protocol in data centers. Even until now when Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) is gradually replacing it as the succeeding standard for enterprise server and storage environments, some users still trust their Direct-Attached Storage (DAS) deployment on this protocol of time-proven reliability. To help these users meet rising data demands with new technology while protecting current investment, Infortrend combines Ultra-320 SCSI host connectivity with SAS/SATA drive support on 2U and 3U enclosures to deliver two new EonStor G6 models: S12U-G1440 and S16U-G1440. The two new subsystems advance the power of SCSI arrays to a new level. Their outstanding processing power can satisfactorily deal with high data-intensive applications, and the storage space can be scaled up to112 drives as needed by connecting the subsystems with expansion enclosures. During the transition period for SCSI storage users to implement the infrastructure upgrade, the S12U and S16U ensure them to satisfactorily deal with application needs and maintain business competitiveness. For more product information, please click S12U-G1440, S16U-G1440. http://www.bellmicrostorage.eu/index.php/news-events/21-quantum-introduces-the-new-dxi6500-family/ Designed to Solve Difficult Backup Problems Simply and Affordably. Introducing the DXi6500 family, our newest disk-based backup appliances with deduplication and replication. The DXi6500 is a family of easily deployed, network-attached disk backup appliances that deliver disk-to-disk backup and restore performance with all leading backup applications using a simple NAS interface. For DR protection, the DXi6500 family replicates encrypted data between sites, using global deduplication to reduce typical capacity requirements by 90% or more to reduce costs. With the DXi6500 family, IT departments improve protection, centralize management and reduce overall costs. Find out more about Quantums DXi6500 family About Quantum http://www.bellmicrostorage.eu/index.php/news-events/23-quantum-announces-the-addition-of-the-scalar-i40-entry-level-tape-library-to-its-popular-scalar-ilayer-family-of-products/ Scalar i40 can be ordered as of November 9th. Scalar i40 is well positioned to provide unique features to end-users at very competitive prices. Quantum's iLayer software, COD model and simple management features allow customers to spend less time managing their data on tape; and with over 30,000 iPlatform libraries already shipped across the world, Quantum becomes the right choice when it comes to protecting information. The most important things to know about the new Scalar i40 library are: It allows channel partners to offer a differentiated product with significant featuremargin retention. It provides greater capacity, better scalability and easier management than competitiveproducts. It provides market-leading investment protection with capacity-on-demand (COD) growing from 25-slots to 40-slots with a software license. Quantum will introduce another entry-level library, the Scalar i80, next quarter thatwill provide Scalar i80 details at a later date. http://www.bellmicrostorage.eu/index.php/news-events/25-seagate-ships-world-s-fastest-desktop-hard-drive-first-drive-to-feature-serial-ata-6gbit-second-technology/ Seagate Teams With Technology Leaders to Bring SATA 6Gbit/s Complete Solutions to Market PARIS, France s first to feature a SATA 6Gb/s interface, meets the capacity demands of gaming, digital video-environments and other storage-hungry desktop computing applications while delivering the highest performance in its class. The introduction of the Barracuda XT drive marks the shift to the next generation of desktop computing speed as Seagate doubles the storage bandwidth of current computers. The Barracuda XT product, a four-platter drive featuring an areal density of 368 Gigabits per square inch, delivers the highest performance s SATA 6Gb/s interface enables system builders using SATA 6Gb/s drive controllers to build high-performance desktop PCs, full-tilt gaming rigs, and home and small business servers, and its 64MB cache optimizes burst performance and data transfer speeds. The Serial ATA 6Gb/s Solution: Barracuda XT Drives and Motherboards from ASUS and GIGABYTE With Barracuda XT drives and SATA 6Gb/s motherboards from ASUS and Gigabyte, computer makers can build the highest-performance PCs, workstations and entry-level servers. ASUS was first to market with a SATA 6Gb/s motherboard; the companys P7P55D Premium began shipping in August. The new GIGABYTE P55 series GA-P55-Extreme motherboards are also now shipping . Seagate to Demonstrate Serial ATA 6Gb/s Technology at IDF Seagate will demonstrate SATA 6Gb/s technology with technology partners at the Serial ATA International Organization (SATA-IO) booth, #425, at IDF, September 22 - 24 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California. About Seagate 2009 Seagate Technology LLC. All rights reserved. Seagate, Seagate Technology, the Wave logo, and Barracuda are trademarks or registered trademarks of Seagate Technology LLC or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Seagate reserves the right to change, without notice, product offerings or specifications. http://www.bellmicrostorage.eu/index.php/news-events/24-lantronix-releases-managelinx-trade-2-0-for-enhanced-remote-product-servicing-and-device-management/ Latest version includes advanced tools for large-scale deployments Irvine, CA Using Lantronix patent-pending Virtual Device Network (VDN) technology, ManageLinx enables users to create Virtual IP (VIP) connections between any two points on the Internet without changing the network configuration or application software. VDN allows administrators to restrict access to specific IP addresses. This ensures access to only predetermined devices, an important feature for service personnel who need to securely monitor, manage and control remote devices. The new version includes customer driven, enterprise class enhancements in flexibility, performance and manageability. Administrators can configure multiple devices with the new command line interface (CLI), greatly improving ease of use and efficiency. Automated backup and recovery operations help reduce staffing hours and cost. The new auditing capability facilitates collection and reporting of significant events on the system, aiding in security compliance. ManageLinx is easy to deploy and enables service organizations, such as original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and managed service providers (MSPs), to extend their own remote product service offerings to customers. ManageLinx 2.0 incorporates security features ideal for hosted environments, allowing MSPs to target multiple organizations without incurring additional capital equipment costs. With ManageLinx, service providers can monitor equipment, diagnose problems, and perform service repairs from a remote location. KVM (keyboard video mouse) over-IP solution. With DeviceLinx, virtually any piece of existing or legacy electronic equipment can be managed over a network. When used in conjunction, DeviceLinx and ManageLinx 2.0 comprise a holistic, remote device management and control solution, resulting in a reduced number of physical service calls. In a recent survey commissioned by Lantronix, 31 percent of US businesses reported plans to cut energy costs and lower carbon footprint by reducing truck rolls in 2009 (1). ManageLinx is an ideal solution for these organizations. ManageLinx is gaining traction with global customers in diverse industries such as solar energy management, industrial automation and process management. The product is currently available, and customers looking to receive a ManageLinx evaluation kit can contact sales@lantronix.com for further information. To view an informative video on ManageLinx, please visit http://www.lantronix.com/device-access/ To download whitepapers on ManageLinx, please visit http://www.lantronix.com/resources/whitepapers.html To receive an RSS feed of all Lantronix About Lantronix 1 http://www.lewiswire.com/us/lewiswire/Lantronix/31-of-US-Businesses-Planning-to-Reduce-Carbon-Footprint-Cut-Energy-Costs-by-Reducing-Service-Calls-in-2009/c/458/n/4301 http://www.bellmicrostorage.eu/index.php/news-events/27-emulex-introduce-new-edge-partner-program/ The new Emulex Edge Partner Program is specifically designed to provide resellers with the tools, support and information they require to promote and sell all network and storage connectivity solutions. With the recent introduction of Emulex Manager, Emulex is providing a new channel program that meets the needs of all VARs, including those entering the rapidly growing converged networking market. So whether your partners currently sell server, storage or networking solutions, Emulex has the latest cutting edge products and programs to extend their offering and significantly increase both their and your sales revenue! Existing Emulex Reseller Program Partners if your customer is already registered with the old Emulex Reseller Program they are not required to re-register for the Emulex Edge Program. They will be notified by Emulex and will automatically receive the enhanced benefits offered by the new Emulex Edge Partner Program. If you have Reseller contacts who are unsure of their status please request they either register for the new Emulex Edge Program at www.emulex.com/emulexedge or email reseller@emulex.com to find out if they are already registered. New Emulex Partners please encourage your customers who were not previously an authorised member of the Emulex Reseller Program to register today at www.emulex.com/emulexedge. The Emulex Edge Partner Program enables you to: Increase margins and protect time investments with Emulex Edge Deal Registration Increase profitability with comprehensive growth rebate programs Shorten sales cycles with access to demo and proof of concept adapters Educate sales and technical reps easily and affordably, so they are up to speed on cutting edge Emulex products and solutions Reward sales and system engineers with rich Emulex Rewards on HBAs and UCNA sales Maximize their return on investment with highly effective lead generation marketing campaigns. One Network. One Company. One Program. http://www.bellmicrostorage.eu/index.php/news-events/28-supermicro-presents-double-density-0-35u-twinblade-trade-at-supercomputing-2009-sc-09/ 70% Space Saving, 94% Power Efficiency, 20 DP Servers in 7U PORTLAND, Oregon, November 16, 2009 - Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI), a leader in application-optimized, high-performance server solutions, is unveiling its new TwinBlade Supermicro's new breakthrough in blade system design, doubles the number of dual-processor (DP) compute nodes per 7U enclosure from 10 to 20. With its SuperBlade features both dual and quad-processor blades for performance, scalability and flexibility. For maximum density and computational performance, the TwinBlade supports up to 20 dual-socket server blades in one 7U enclosure for 0.35U density per node. With 1,440 processing cores per 42U rack and Mellanox 40Gb/s QDR InfiniBand, SuperBlade is the perfect solution for HPC applications. Additional cost savings from reduced IT space requirements as well as easier maintenance and management make these solutions an attractive option for both enterprise and high performance computing (HPC) applications.. Supermicro Server Building Block Solutions offer exceptional flexibility and features. Come see Supermicro's latest HPC solutions at booth 2355. Supermicro Server Building Block Solutions offer exceptional flexibility and feature advantages. For more information on Supermicro's complete line of server, workstation and blade solutions go to www.Supermicro.com About Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI)
Supermicro emphasizes superior product design and uncompromising quality control to produce industry-leading serverboards, chassis and server systems.. These Server Building Block Solutions provide benefits across many environments, including data center deployment, high-performance computing, high-end workstations, storage networks and standalone server installations. For more information on Supermicro's complete line of advanced motherboards, SuperServers, and optimized chassis, visit www.Supermicro.com, email jasg@Supermicro.co.uk About Supermicro Supermicro and Server Building Block Solutions are registered trademarks of Super Micro Computer, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. http://www.bellmicrostorage.eu/index.php/news-events/29-quantum-new-product-release-scalar-i40-i80-entry-level-intelligent-tape-libraries/ Features iLayer software for streamlined management and monitoring Quantum is pleased to announce the addition of the Scalar The Scalar i40/i80 include Quantum Read more About Quantum http://www.bellmicrostorage.eu/index.php/news-events/26-emulex-announce-the-general-availability-of-their-new-oneconnect-universal-converged-network-adapter-ucna-product-family/ http://www.bellmicrostorage.eu/index.php/news-events/35-qlogic-2010-league-of-champions-channel-promotion/ Announcing the launch of the QLogic 2010 League of Champions Channel Partner Promotion! Register yourself and your company and you could be joining us in South Africa this July watching your country play in the Quarter Finals! Once youre registered, all qualifying sales count towards points for your company on the Reseller Fantasy League tables. The more points you earn, the greater your chances of joining us in South Africa in July! We draws for Quarter Final tickets during the promotion, giving every partner a chance of winning. As well as this we have a number of other great prizes on offer throughout the promotion, including official Adidas Jabulani match footballs and domestic match tickets. So click the REGISTER NOW! Qualifying Products Part number Product Description Points QLA2460-CK 4Gb Single Port FC HBA, PCI-X 2.0, LC multi-mode optic 5 QLE2460-CK 4Gb Single Port FC HBA, x4 PCIe, LC multi-mode optic 5 QLA2462-CK 4Gb Dual Port FC HBA, PCI-X 2.0, LC multi-mode optic 10 QLE2462-CK 4Gb Dual Port FC HBA, x4 PCIe, LC multi-mode optic 10 QLE2440-CK 4Gbps Fibre Channel to PCI Express HBA, Single Port, Optic 3 QLE2464-CK 4Gb Quad Port FC HBA, x8 PCIe, LC multi-mode optic 30 QLE2560-CK 8Gb Single Port FC HBA, x8 PCIe, LC multi-mode optic 10 QLE2562-CK 8Gb Dual Port FC HBA, x8 PCIe, LC multi-mode optic 20 QLE2564-CK 8Gb Quad Port FC HBA, x8 PCIe, LC multi-mode optic 40 SB1404 SANbox 1400 limited fabric switch with (10) 4Gb ports (any model) 10 SB3810 ANbox 3810 8-port switch with (8) 8Gb ports enabled 10 SB5600-08A-E SANbox 5600 full fabric switch with (8) 4Gb ports enabled 50 SB5600Q-08A SANbox 5600 full fabric switch with (8) 4Gb ports enabled 50 SB5602 SANbox 5600 full fabric switch with (8) 4Gb ports enabled, 2 PSUs 70 SB5602Q SANbox 5600 full fabric switch with (8) 4Gb ports enabled, 2 PSUs 70 SB5800V-08A SANbox 5800V full fabric switch with (8) 8Gb ports enabled 60 SB5802V-08A SANbox 5800V full fabric switch with (8) 8Gb ports enabled, 2 PSUs 100 SB5802V-20A8 SANbox 5800V full fabric switch with (8) 8Gb ports enabled, 2 PSUs, 4 ISLs, 20 SFPs 180 SB9004-4G SANbox 9000 with 16-port 4/2/1Gb FC I/O Blade 50 SB9008V-8G SANbox 9000 with 16-port 8/4/2Gb FC I/O Blade 60 SB9010-10G SANbox 9000 with 4-port 10Gb FC I/O Blade (X2 form factor) 50 SB9100-00A-E SANbox 9100 ENTRY Model Stackable Chassis Switch, front-to-back airflow, no SFPs. 300 SB9100-00B SANbox 9100 ENTRY Model Stackable Chassis Switch, back-to-front airflow, no SFPs. 300 SB9200-00A-E SANbox 9200 BASE Model Stackable Chassis Switch, front-to-back airflow, no SFPs. 600 SB9200-00B SANbox 9200 BASE Model Stackable Chassis Switch, back-to-front airflow, no SFPs. 600 LK- any switch 4 port upgrade software license key for SANbox Switch 10 6240-C12-B-CK-X iSR6240 with 2 - FC ports, 4 - 1GbE iSCSI ports, 1048 iSCSI initiator capable and dual power supply 400 6240-B10-N-CK-X iSR6240 Blade with 4 - 1GbE iSCSI port and 2 - 8Gb FC and 1048 iSCSI initiator capable. 400 6250-C12-B-CK-X iSR6250 with 2 - FC ports, 2 - 10GbE ports, 2 - 1GbE iSCSI ports, 1048 iSCSI initiator capable and dual power supply 600 6250-B10-N-CK-X iSR6250 Blade with 2 - 10GbE ports, 2 - 1GbE iSCSI ports and 2 - 8Gb FC and 1048 iSCSI initiator capable. 600 QLA4050-CK 1Gb Single Port iSCSI HBA, 133MHz PCI-X 5 QLA4052C-CK 1Gb Dual Port iSCSI HBA, 133MHz PCI-X 10 QLE4060C-CK 1Gb Single Port iSCSI HBA, PCIe 5 QLE4062C-CK 1Gb Dual Port iSCSI HBA, PCIe 10 ISR6140-CK iSR6140 with 2 FC ports, 2 iSCSI ports, 512 iSCSI initiators, single power supply 150 ISR6142-CK iSR6142 with 2 FC ports, 2 iSCSI ports, 16 Fibre Channel Devices, single power supply 150 LK-ISR6142 Any License Key for the intelligent Storage Router 6142 30 QLE3XXX Any Intelligent Ethernet Adapter 10 QLE8042-CK 10Gb Dual Port FCoE CNA, x8 PCIe, no transceivers installed 50 QLE8042-SR-CK 10Gb Dual Port FCoE CNA, x8 PCIe, LC multi-mode optic 75 QLE8140-SR-CK 10Gb Single Port FCoE CNA, x8 PCIe, LC multi-mode SR optic 50 QLE8142-SR-CK 10Gb Dual Port FCoE CNA, x8 PCIe, LC multi-mode SR optic 75 QLE8152-CU-CK 10Gb Dual Port FCoE CNA, x8 PCIe, no transceivers installed 75 12200-BS01 36-Port InfiniBand QDR Switch - Fixed power and cooling. 80 12300-BS01 36-Port InfiniBand QDR Switch - Configurable power and cooling with Management Module. 120 12800-040-BS01 InfiniBand 12000 QDR Switch 250 12800-180-BS01 InfiniBand 12000 QDR Switch 500 QLE7240-CK Single Port 20 Gb InfiniBand to x8 PCI Express Adapter 10 QLE7280-CK Single Port 20 Gb InfiniBand to x16 PCI Express Adapter 15 QLE7340-CK Single Port 40 Gb InfiniBand to x8 PCI Express Adapter 10 QLE7342-CK Dual Port 40 Gb InfiniBand to x8 PCI Express Adapter 15 Terms Conditions http://www.bellmicrostorage.eu/index.php/news-events/31-emulex-ndash-extreme-performance-8gb-s-fibre-channel-hbas/ We have reached the apex of a new performance paradigm. Pressures to consolidate are being actualised through virtualisation.New Intel Xeon 5500-based servers complemented by 8Gb/s Fibre Channel are enabling more VMs per box. Emulex LPe12000 8Gb/s Fibre Channel HBAs are the ideal complement to these next generation servers for I/O intensive applications and virtualised server environments. With an advanced ASIC design and state of the art software, Emulex 8Gb/s HBAs: Maximise I/O performance Improve system efficiency Optimise I/O connectivity for virtualisation Accelerate return on investment (ROI) The Coolest HBA with the Greatest Reliability Emulex provides the most reliable Fibre Channel HBAs in the industry. The Emulex family of 2Gb/s and 4Gb/s Fibre Channel HBAs provide the greatest reliability, averaging more than 10 million hours of field mean time between failures (MTBF). 30% greater than the nearest competitor. Emulex C temperature cooler than competitors. This translates into 166% greater 8Gb/s reliability, resulting in more up-time. Less Administration Time and More Fun Time Emulex makes the transition to 8Gb/s Fibre Channel easy. Emulex Common driver model ensures that the same Emulex drivers support 8Gb/s, 4Gb/s and 2Gb/s HBAs. Emulex HBAnyware centralised HBA management application, provides control of all Emulex-connected servers. With extensive configuration, automation and diagnostic capabilities reducing administrative-time and increasing fun-time. Interoperability to the Max Emulex LightPulse 8Gb/s Fibre Channel HBAs are supported by Microsoft Windows, VMware ESX, Linux, Sun Solaris, HPs HP-UX, and all major Linux distributions. Emulex 8Gb/s are available in blade and standard form-factors and are available from Dell, HP, IBM, Sun and many other leading server vendors. For companies looking to create a balanced system that keeps their business running at the highest levels, its time for Emulex LightPulse LPe12000 8Gb/s Fibre Channel HBAs. http://www.bellmicrostorage.eu/index.php/news-events/32-wd-offers-third-generation-wd-greenpower-trade-technology-combining-power-efficiency-with-performance/ WD has introduced two NEW products to their portfolio of internal drives that incorporate Advanced Format Technology. WD8000AARS WD Caviar SATA hard drives 800 GB capacity SATA 3 Gb/s 3.5-inch form factor 64 MB cache, IntelliPower 3-year limited warranty WD86400AARS WD Caviar SATA hard drives 640 GB capacity SATA 3 Gb/s 3.5-inch form factor 64 MB cache, IntelliPower 3-year limited warranty http://www.bellmicrostorage.eu/index.php/news-events/33-adaptec-unified-serial-sata-sas-raid-controllers-are-the-preferred-choice-for-hosting/ Extract from White Paper Choosing the Best Storage Controller for Your Hosting Business For any hosting business, margin is a key factor in profitability. Choosing the right RAID controller can solve two key issues that affect your bottom line: Keeping infrastructure costs low Optimising operational costs Keeping infrastructure costs low means getting the most storage capacity from the smallest amount of equipment possible. The high-capacity disks that seem like the obvious answer to this challenge, in fact, are only part of the solution. A much more important role is played by the RAID controller, which determines the maximum capacity that can be attached to a single system, whether you can start with less-than-maximum capacity, how easily capacity can be expanded, and how much training your IT team will require. Optimising operational costs means choosing well-designed system components. Again, your choice of RAID controller will have a key impact on your operational costs. On a day-to-day basis, what will the cost of provisioning new users and IT hours spent managing the system add or subtract from your bottom line? While there is no such thing as a 100% bulletproof storage solution, its obvious that the less often your storage goes down and the more quickly you can recover data, the less it will cost you. Together, minimising infrastructure costs and reducing ongoing operational costs provide a sure means of increasing profits ... The Adaptec Series 5 family of SATA s largest range of port counts, the broadest choice of RAID levels, support for SATA and SAS disks, qualification of over 300 different drive and enclosure models and a choice of management options... The Adaptec Series 2 SATA s best reliability and performance in its price class. Download 'Choosing the Best Storage Controller for Your Hosting Business' http://www.bellmicrostorage.eu/index.php/news-events/34-lsi-ndash-leading-6gb-s-sata-and-sas/ In July 2009 LSI launched a new generation of high-performance MegaRAID SATA+SAS RAID controller cards based on 6Gb/s SAS technology. With innovative new 6Gb/s SAS product features and support for SATA, SAS and solid-state drives (SSDs), the MegaRAID 9200 series controllers provide small- to mid-sized enterprises with superior levels of RAID performance and scalability for internal and external storage. The MegaRAID 9200 series controllers, featuring the LSISAS2108 6Gb/s SAS RAID-on-Chip (ROC), double the data transfer rates of their 3Gb/s predecessors to deliver industry-leading performance with up to 2.88 GB/s in sequential reads and 1.87 GB/s in sequential writes. LSI Expands 6Gb/s SATA+SAS Portfolio to include HBAs More recently, in October 2009 LSI announced the expansion of their 6Gb/s SATA+SAS product family, to include high-performance 6Gb/s Host Bus Adapters (HBAs). The LSITM SAS 9200 series HBAs, based on the LSISAS2008 6Gb/s SAS controller IC, offer new levels of performance and scalability for internal and external direct-attached storage deployments using SATA and SAS disk drives. Build Bigger, Faster Systems with 6Gb/s SAS Technology for SATA+SAS New 6Gb/s SAS product features include support for self-discovery/self-configuring expanders and longer cables, simplifying the deployment of larger and more complex storage topologies. The new controllers also bring standardised zoning which improves storage efficiencies by allowing multiple servers to share storage devices. 6Gb/s solutions provide a boost to system performance that can double the data transfer rate to and from hard disk drives. Support more video streams, more online transactions and faster backups right now and the move to end-to-end 6Gb/s solutions featuring 6Gb/s SATA or SAS hard disk drives and LSI 6Gb/s SATA+SAS HBAs or RAID controllers, to achieve even greater levels of performance. A new data security feature is also available within the 6Gb/s line-ups data from any unauthorised access or modification resulting from theft, loss, or repurposing of drives. It provides instant Secure Erase, which erases SEDs in less than a second, enabling secure drive returns or reuse. Local key management locks and secures SEDs in the event of theft or a data breach. Trusted Storage Solutions for Data Centres and Video Applications Whether your customer requirements are better matched with HBAs, or with MegaRAID most common and popular applications, including: Video: on-demand, surveillance and creation/editing Data centres: Medical imaging, cloud computing, digital content archive and VTL High-performance computing Storage appliance Servers: File, Web, OLTP and Desktop http://www.bellmicrostorage.eu/index.php/news-events/36-qlogic-ndash-fibre-channel-over-ethernet-fcoe-technology/ Most enterprise data centres continue to operate separate data networks (which are dominated by Ethernet) and storage networks (which are dominated by Fibre Channel). Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) is a new technology that provides an opportunity for IT managers to reduce data centre costs by converging data and storage networking onto a single adapter and fabric. Standard TCP/IP and Fibre Channel traffic can run on the same high speed 10Gbps Ethernet wire, resulting in cost savings through reduced adapter, switch, cabling, power, cooling and management requirements. FCoE has gained rapid market traction because it delivers excellent performance, reduces Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), and protects current data centre investments. QLogic 8100 Series Converged Network Adapters; Single and Dual Port 10Gbps Enhanced Ethernet to PCIe The hardware that supports FCoE technology is the converged network adapter (CNA). QLogic leads the industry with the first single-chip converged network adapter: the 8100 Series. The 8100 Series adapter is the second generation 10GbEE adapter product developed by QLogic. QLogic Converged Network Adapter Advantage High Performance Single Port 10Gbps, and Dual Port 10Gbps per port, maximum throughput for high bandwidth storage (SAN) and networking (LAN) traffic Full hardware offload for FCoE protocol processing 250,000 IOPS (per port) deliver high I/O transfer rates for storage applications Full support for TCP/IP and Ethernet performance enhancements such as priority-based flow control (802.1Qbb), jumbo frames, checksum offloads and segmentation offloads Lower Total Cost of Ownership Reduced hardware, cabling, power, cooling and management costs through convergence of data and storage networking Preservation of familiar data and storage concepts resulting in lower training and administration costs Investment Protection Works seamlessly with existing Fibre Channel (FC) storage Communicates via Ethernet, the most common networking technology in the world Compatible with existing FC drivers and management applications that have been deployed in millions of current systems http://www.bellmicrostorage.eu/index.php/news-events/38-wd-launches-siliconedge-trade-blue-trade-solid-state-drives/ WD solid state drives will satisfy the most demanding technology enthusiasts and bring a new level of performance and ruggedness to laptop and desktop PCs. They are also perfect for read-intensive OEM applications that require high-performance at an affordable cost. Product Features Solid state drives with WD quality and reliability - With years of experience building drives that watch over data, WD understand the exacting requirements needed to keep your data safe. These SSDs are no exception, they have been tested in WD's Fit Lab on hundreds of systems to passWD's rigorous data integrity and reliability screening. Fast data transfer - Up to 250 MB/s read and up to 170 MB/s write transfer rates allow systems to run faster so your customers can work more efficiently. SSDs for extreme conditions - Because there are no moving parts, these rugged SSDs deliver a high tolerance for shock, vibration and extreme environments. Perfect for notebook computers that live on the edge. Low power consumption - Translates to longer battery life for portable computers. Advanced wear-leveling - Lengthens SSD life and preserves speed with a combination of dynamic and static wear-leveling algorithms designed to overcome performance degradation that occurs as a result of continual heavy use. TRIM command support (Windows 7) - Helps maintain the SSD's performance throughout its lifespan. Native Command Queuing (NCQ) - Increases the performance of SATA drives by placing read/write commands in the optimal sequential order for the fastest execution. Advanced error correction - Enables error-free data transmission by deploying advanced correction technologies to detect and correct errors. Data integrity protection - Helps ensure data integrity and availability by preventing data loss from unexpected power loss during write operations. Compatible - Works in any system that accepts a SATA hard drive with a standard 9.5 mm 2.5-inch form factor. SelectWD is a loyalty program for 1st tier resellers. It offers many benefits from cash incentives, marketing materials, promotion to events. REGISTER TODAY! You could WIN a My Passport Essential portable hard drive. Specifications Interface SATA 3 Gb/s Form factor 2.5-inch Limited Warranty 3 years Models SSC-D0064SC-2100 SSC-D0128SC-2100 SSC-D0256SC-2100 Capacities 64 GB 128 GB 256 GB Markets Gaming and multimedia PCs High performance computing Mobile computing Ruggedised computing systems Applications High definition video editing High-end gaming Home servers and workstations Notebook and Netbook PCs http://www.bellmicrostorage.eu/index.php/news-events/40-apc-smart-ups-reg-closet-solution-managed-secured-cooled/ APC award-winning Smart-UPSs multi-core or virtualised servers that have varying load consumption. Available in a variety of form factors (tower, rack mount, rack/tower convertible) there is a model for every application and budget. Rack mounted Smart-UPS are ideal for powering Blade or density optimised servers in a distributed power protection environment as the primary or redundant protection. Smart-UPS models have long been considered the benchmark for all network and server UPS's. Smart-UPS feature a 16-segment LED display, extended range automatic voltage regulation (AVR), and pure sine wave output on battery. Additional manageability options are available through the Smart-Slot interface, which is an internal slot for the installation of optional accessory cards. The extended run Smart-UPS XL has the capability to add external battery packs to scale runtime from minutes to hours typically needed for converged voice and data networks. The entry level Smart-UPS SC is an economical choice for small and medium businesses looking to protect small switches, networking devices and point-of-sale (POS) equipment. To find out more about Network management enabled UPS Smart-UPS XL Performance power protection with runtime for servers, and voice and data networks. included PowerChute management software intelligent battery management hot-swappable batteries, scalable runtime modular; tower or rack mount, hardware included Management upgrades PowerChute Business Edition Reliable network-based shutdown of multiple servers. Included with Smart-UPS. Upgrades available. application shutdown support battery capacity indicator e-mail notification InfraStruXure Central Provides and efficient way for organisations to manage their company-wide physical infrastructure devices. real time device monitoring custom reporting capabilities advanced security instant event notification Security NetBotz Security and Environmental Protecting IT assets from physical and environmental threats. visual monitoring of all activities in the data centre or wiring closet third-party monitoring via dry-contacts, SNMP, IPMI, 05V and 420mA user-configurable alarm and escalation policies temperature, humidity and leak detection Cooling InfraStruXure InRow SC (Up to 6kW) Rapidly deployable, in-row air conditioning for server rooms and wiring closets. eliminates hot air mixing, maximises cooling efficiency network manageable real-time capacity monitoring modular, scalable APC InfraStruXure the high speed lane to Virtualisation With APC High Density-Ready InfraStruXure architecture anyone can virtualise. 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APC Rack Air Containment is a modular system designed to work in conjunction with the APC NetShelter SX enclosure and InRow cooling unit to provide maximum cooling predictability, capacity, and efficiency APC NetShelter CX portable server cabinets, with extreme noise reduction are designed for office environments. These solutions integrate power, cooling, and management in a secure, quiet, cooled enclosure thats indistinguishable from other office furniture. More information on APC cooling systems http://www.bellmicrostorage.eu/index.php/news-events/44-quantum-to-highlight-new-stornext-4-0-software-features-including-file-system-deduplication-at-leading-industry-events/ Product Demonstrations and Technology Presentation to Be Given at NAB, Bio-IT World and SNW SAN JOSE, CA, Apr 07, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Quantum Corp. (NYSE: QTM), the leading global specialist in backup, recovery and archive, today announced plans to showcase its recently released StorNext(R) 4.0 data management software at two key conferences in April, the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) and Bio-IT World. In addition, the company will conduct an educational session at Storage Networking World (SNW) Spring 2010 on the integration of deduplication into file systems. NAB Quantum will highlight features from its new StorNext 4.0 data management software that streamline workflows and protect digital assets, including timecode-based partial file retrieval, file-based replication, and nearline deduplication. StorNext offers native interoperability with Apple Xsan making it ideal for the media and entertainment industry to share, access, and manage rich media files resulting from new digital technologies, including 3-D video. Multiple Quantum partners will also offer live demonstrations of StorNext software throughout NAB. Visit Quantum at NAB in the Las Vegas Convention Center from April 12-15 at booth number SL9109. Bio-IT World Solving next generation life science data management challenges, Quantum's StorNext(R) software is deployed in large genomic research centers across the globe. Quantum will highlight features from StorNext 4.0 and show how StorNext is helping to advance medical discoveries with high-performance data sharing, protection and archiving. Visit us at Bio-IT World Conference to be held at the World Trade Center in Boston from April 20-22 at Quantum's booth number 111. SNW Quantum's Director of Technical Product Marketing Matthew Brisse will address the issues and benefits of integrating data reduction technologies into file systems at SNW. The conference takes place April 12-15 at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando. Session Title: Integrating Dedupe into File Systems: What Every Customer Should Know Event Date: Monday, April 12, 2010 Time: 3:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. EDT Session Description: There are numerous ways to integrate data reduction technologies into traditional file systems. In this presentation, Matthew Brisse will uncover the issues and benefits associated with integrating each of the major mechanisms -- namely single instancing, compression and deduplication -- into traditional file systems, highlighting key things customers should know when evaluating or deploying these types of solutions. Brisse will also explore how integrated data reduction schemes add value to traditional data protection, data management and basic data movement tasks. Attendees will learn how deduplication will continue to evolve, becoming a truly ubiquitous part of all file-based storage systems. About Quantum Quantum Corp. (NYSE: QTM) is the leading global storage company specializing in backup, recovery and archive. Combining focused expertise, customer-driven innovation and platform independence, Quantum provides a comprehensive, integrated range of disk, tape and software solutions supported by a world-class sales and service organization. This includes the DXi(TM)-Series, the first disk backup solutions to extend the power of data deduplication and replication across the distributed enterprise. As a long-standing and trusted partner, the company works closely with a broad network of resellers, OEMs and other suppliers to meet customers' evolving data protection needs. Quantum Corp., 1650 Technology Drive, Suite 800, San Jose, CA 95110, (408) 944-4000, www.quantum.com. Quantum, the Quantum logo and StorNext are registered trademarks of Quantum Corporation and its affiliates. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. http://www.bellmicrostorage.eu/index.php/news-events/41-qlogic-hpc-hot-topics-webinar-series-ndash-second-webinar-may-20/ QLogic will be hosting a series of webinars that will cover topics of interest to anyone involved in High Performance Computing (HPC) or considering the purchase of an HPC cluster. Each webinar will discuss a specific topic such as performance, cluster management, and advanced management capabilities. The second webinar in the series will cover advanced TrueScale InfiniBand fabric performance features. Topic: Advanced TrueScale InfiniBand Fabric Performance Features Date: Thursday, May 20, 2010 Time: 1:00 P.M. EST / 10:00 A.M. PST Password: Please create your own password to use to log-in on the day of the webinar Once you have registered, you will receive information on how to join the webinar. Today's HPC clusters tend to be larger and use processors with increased performance and cores count density, which means that the HPC cluster fabric is becoming more important in supporting the cluster's overall optimisation and performance. This webinar will cover fabric optimisation features contained within the latest release of QLogic's InfiniBand Fabric Suite (IFS). IFS allows users to manage clusters of any size to obtain the highest fabric performance, the highest communications efficiency, and the lowest management costs. The webinar will focus on the following benefits: Dispersive routing load-balances traffic among multiple pathways Adaptive routing monitors fabric performance and adjusts traffic flows to continually optimise fabric performance For more information about the other webinars in the series, click here. http://www.bellmicrostorage.eu/index.php/news-events/42-introducing-quantum-dxi4500-providing-easy-and-affordable-deduplication/ Delivers Faster Backup and Restores for the Small to Medium Business or Remote Office Environment Quantum has announced its newest member of the DXi-Series family, the DXi4500 backup appliance with deduplication that provides an easy and affordable way to speed up backups and reduce data protection costs. The DXi4500 comes with two pre-configured models to choose from, the DXi4510 and DXi4520. Both are turnkey solutions that can be deployed seamlessly with all leading backup software programs using a simple NAS interface. http://www.bellmicrostorage.eu/index.php/news-events/43-quantum-adds-lto-5-to-scalar-tape-libraries/ Clipper Group an exclusive Quantum feature.