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SANRAD to Support Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator 2.0

Posted on: Tuesday, 10 May 2005, 09:00 CDT

SANRAD Incorporated, a leader in developing and delivering intelligent iSCSI IP SAN solutions, today announced that its line of V-Switch storage products support the recently announced version 2.0 of the Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator.

Microsoft's iSCSI Software Initiator allows companies to take advantage of existing network infrastructure in order to enable block-based storage over wide distances without having to invest in additional hardware. The most notable improvements with the second version include integration with Microsoft MPIO, support for all error recovery levels and support for Windows Server x64 Editions.

SANRAD had previously tested and qualified its products with the iSCSI Software Initiator as part of Microsoft's Designed for Windows Logo Program, which helps ensure interoperability and quality assurance for Windows customers. By using Windows and an iSCSI V-Switch, users can consolidate servers and diverse storage systems in an easy-to-manage storage area network.

"The introduction of SANRAD's V-Switch storage products with support for version 2.0 of the Microsoft iSCSI initiator brings a new class of Storage solutions to the market," says Claude Lorenson, Senior Product Manager, Windows Server Division at Microsoft Corporation. "We are pleased to be working with SANRAD to provide our mutual customers with a broader choice of storage solutions which optimizes the features of the Microsoft iSCSI architecture."

"We are pleased to announce our continued support for Microsoft's iSCSI Software Initiator as they release the latest version to the marketplace," said SANRAD CEO Uli Gal-Oz. "SANRAD's ongoing commitment is to provide highly interoperable and easy-to-manage IP SAN V-Switch solutions to Microsoft customers who desire reliable performance and simplified administration of their networked storage architectures."

iSCSI V-Switches introduce all-in-one iSCSI storage networking for full availability and seamless management of stored information across standard Ethernet networks, affording a complete storage continuity solution, that is easy to deploy with excellent price/performance. SANRAD iSCSI V-Switches combine a truly interoperable, multiple-port iSCSI gateway with comprehensive storage services for full block based data access, network volume management, storage continuity and traffic optimization, delivering a new dimension in the availability of vital business information using iSCSI SANs.

About SANRAD

SANRAD delivers intelligence at the network layer and is the leader in intelligent IP Storage Networking, enabling hundreds of organizations worldwide to effectively access, share and manage storage across standard Ethernet environments. SANRAD delivers a new dimension in the continuity and simple management of vital business information by coupling standard IP connectivity with network-based storage services to create IP-based Storage Area Networks. SANRAD IP SANs enable full data availability, effective resource provisioning and complete data protection with excellent price/performance. SANRAD's U.S. sales, marketing and support offices are located in Silicon Valley/San Francisco Bay Area, Calif., with research and development and international sales offices in Tel Aviv, Israel. SANRAD is backed by leading venture capital firm Sequoia Capital and is a member of the RAD Group, a family of more than 20 independent companies that together make up one of the largest multi-national revenue producers in networking.

Editor's Note: SANRAD will demonstrate its intelligent iSCSI IP SAN solutions at Microsoft Tech Ed, June 5-10 in Orlando. To arrange a private demo, or meet with SANRAD executives, please contact Judy Smith, judys@jprcom.com, or call 818-386-0403.

Source: Business Wire

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