Spring 2007 |
NOW SHIPPING: ATTO’s ExpressSAS RAID Adapter
ATTO is now shipping its new ExpressSAS SAS/SATA RAID adapter that provides 3-Gb SAS/SATA II connectivity with integrated RAID support. The ExpressSAS product family features ATTO’s proprietary technologies—Advanced Data Streaming (ADS™) that alleviates data transfer bottlenecks and DVRAID™ that provides parity protection while minimizing latencies for the most demanding content rich IT and digital video applications. It is the industry’s only low-profile line of adapters offering user selectable port configuration options and it supports RAID levels 0, 1, 4, 5, 10, 50, DVRAID and JBOD with driver support for Windows, Mac and Linux.
Sonnet to OEM the ATTO ExpressSAS RAID Adapter ATTO’s ExpressSAS RAID adapter will be integrated into the Sonnet Fusion™ RAID product line, under a recent OEM agreement. This integration will enable RAID protection for the high-bandwidth applications that Fusion RAID storage systems are designed for – video editing Apple Macintosh work environments where performance and fault tolerance are critical. Together, Sonnet Fusion RAID products and ATTO ExpressSAS RAID adapters provide customers with a high-performance DV and HDV editing solution.
For the complete OEM announcement visit http://www.attotech.com/press/ATTO_ExpressSAS_Sonnet_Fusion.html
ATTO’s Connectivity Solutions for HP
ATTO Technology’s ExpressPCI UL5D Low-Profile is providing PCI Express Connectivity for HP StorageWorks MSL Tape Libraries. The ExpressPCI UL5D Low-Profile is a dual-channel SCSI host adapter with throughput of up to 640 MB/sec. for direct attached applications and is designed to meet the specific demands of high-performance streaming applications such as data backup and recovery. The teaming of ATTO’s ExpressPCI UL5D Low-Profile SCSI host adapter with HP automated libraries provides a cost-effective data archive, recovery and storage process.
ATTO Technology’s Xtend SAN iSCSI initiator is being used with HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Arrays (EVA) in Mac® environments as a connectivity solution for accessing native Fibre Channel storage. Xtend SAN and the HP StorageWorks EVA allows Fibre Channel storage devices to connect to multiple servers for consolidation of large storage pools over long distances, increasing accessibility and simplifying storage management.
For additional information on ATTO’s solutions for HP customers visit http://www.attotech.com/hp.html
ATTO Tech Talk: iSCSI – Storage via Ethernet
Storage Area Networks (SANs) are increasing in popularity for businesses that want to allow remote access to critical data. Considering this trend, more and more remote workers need simple connectivity to SANs. ATTO has developed a solution using the iSCSI protocol that provides this connectivity and facilitates easier access to data, collaboration on projects and editing of audio or video files directly on the SAN.
Data can be instantly moved over IP to and from a remote location by combining the ATTO Xtend SAN software-based iSCSI initiator with an ATTO iPBridge™ 2700. The Xtend SAN software allows Mac® OS X servers, workstations and laptops the ability to communicate with Fibre Channel storage devices over an Ethernet network when used with the iPBridge 2700 iSCSI-to-Fibre Channel bridge. ATTO Technology’s iSCSI bridging expertise offers users time-tested functionality with features that improve the manageability and reliability of attached storage.
For additional information on iSCSI product offerings from ATTO visit http://www.attotech.com/ipbridgetechnology.html
Data Protection for Post Production in Apple Environments
The ATTO FastStream™ SC 5700 Storage Controller is providing Apple Xserve™ RAID users with a unique solution to overcome data protection challenges, while simultaneously increasing the capacity of the Xserve RAID. The FastStream SC 5700 centralizes storage management, provides parity protection and aggregates the performance of multiple Xserve RAIDs. With support for more than a dozen streams of uncompressed SD video and three streams of uncompressed HD video, the SC 5700 provides the sustained performance necessary for digital content workflow.
For additional information on how the FastStream SC 5700 maximizes data protection for Xserve RAID users visit http://www.attotech.com/apple.html
ATTO Technology will be present at a number of upcoming industry events, beginning with the HD EXPO on June 6-7 in Chicago, where we will be exhibiting our host adapter and appliance product lines in booth #106, including 4-Gigabit Fibre Channel Celerity cards and the FastStream™ Storage Controller.
ATTO will also be participating in WWDC 2007 on June 11-15 in San Francisco.
Rounding out the summer event schedule for ATTO will be the HP Technology Forum and Expo on June 18-21 in Las Vegas, where we will be showing our SCSI and Fibre Channel host adapters and our SAS/SATA RAID adapters in booth # 611.
For additional information on ATTO’s upcoming events visit www.attotech.com.
Global Alliance Program (GAP) - Provides sales and marketing support to international Distributors.
ATTO welcomes our newest GAP members:
CIS Group - Latin America
TDL Data AB - Sweden
TechnoScan AS - Norway
Psiber GmbH - Germany
ATTO welcomes our newest North American distributor:
D&H Distribution - Pennsylvania
Advantage Program - Offers tools and resources to increase the profits of Value Added Resellers and System Integrators.
ATTO welcomes our newest Advantage members:
Akumen Online Inc. - United States
Computer │ Solutions - United States
Bridge Digital Inc. - United States
Carbon Sound and Picture - Canada
Midwest Media Group Inc. - United States
Macprofessionals - United States
Future Micro Technology - Canada
AWARE Program - Meets sales, marketing and technical support needs of worldwide Resellers.
ATTO welcomes our newest AWARE members:
Benefit Servicii SRL - Romania
NEO Video Ingenieria SL - Spain
Burning Helix - United Kingdom
Epecom Graphics pte Ltd - Singapore
LaserNetworks Ltd - Hungary
Interested in partnering with ATTO?
To learn more about the resources we provide our
partners so they can maximize their profits visit
www.attotech.com/partnerprogram.html.
ATTO FAQ’s: iSCSI
| Q: | What is iSCSI? |
| A: | iSCSI is a storage networking protocol that utilizes standard Ethernet cabling and equipment to provide users with the benefits of Storage Area Networks (SANs) at a fraction of the cost and complexity of Fibre Channel. |
| Q: | What are the applications for iSCSI? |
| A: |
 Common applications for iSCSI include remote copy for long-distance backup processes, collaborative workflows using direct attached storage, and laptop connectivity toSANs.
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| Q: | What iSCSI products does ATTO offer? |
| A: | ATTO’s iSCSI offerings include the iPBridge product line and the Xtend SAN iSCSI Initiator for Mac OS X. iPBridges provide iSCSI connectivity to SCSI and Fibre Channel storage devices, and simplifies the management and configuration of attached storage. Xtend SAN enables Mac users to reap the benefits of iSCSI SANs. |
155 CrossPoint Parkway ATTO Technology, Inc. is a global leader of storage connectivity and infrastructure solutions for data-intensive computing environments. ATTO provides a wide range of end-to-end solutions to help customers’ better store, manage and deliver their data. With a focus toward markets that require higher performance, ATTO manufactures host adapters, bridging, RAID and virtual tape appliances, and management software. ATTO solutions are based on providing a high level of connectivity to all storage interfaces including SCSI, SATA, iSCSI, NDMP, SAS and Fibre Channel. If you would like to suggest a topic for an upcoming edition of ATTO Express, please contact the ATTO Express editor, Gregory Puff, at gpuff@attotech.com. You have received this e-mail because you have expressed an interest in being notified of ATTO News updates via our NewsFlash Service. |
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