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- Cloud Drive Storage Service 0.0.33.51 (Windows)
- The Cloud Drive Data Storage Service is a break through in Cloud Storage. The Cloud Drive Data Storage Service offers the unlimited space of cloud storage solutions, but with the speed, availability and reliability of a local SAN solution. The Cloud Drive Data Storage Service acts as a gateway to...
- Tags: iSCSI, Bruce Street, Cloud Drive Data Storage Service, Linux, Storage Area Networks (SAN), Storage, Microsoft Windows, Ip storage, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware
- Software downloads 2009-11-30
- Power Solutions Article: Streamlining Data Management with CommVault Simpana and Dell EqualLogic PS5500E iSCSI SANs
- Ongoing data growth can present major challenges for IT organizations. The combination of CommVault® Simpana® backup-to-disk software and Dell™ EqualLogic™ PS5500E Internet SCSI iSCSI storage area network SAN arrays can provide a simplified, scalable, cost effective way to gain control over enterprise data and create a platform to support future...
- Tags: Dell Computer Corp., SAN, Dell EqualLogic, CommVault Systems Inc., Power Solutions, Storage Area Networks (SAN), Storage, Storage Management, Data Management, Hardware
- White papers 2009-11-19
- Whitepaper:Â EqualLogic TCO Analysis by ESG Lab
- This ESG Lab report examines the economic excellence of highly scalable EqualLogic iSCSI storage solutions compared to traditional direct attached storage DAS, Fibre Channel storage area network FC SAN, and multi-protocol solutions (defined as systems that provide FC, iSCSI, and NAS connectivity). After testing EqualLogic storage in the lab using...
- Tags: EqualLogic, Analysis, Storage, Storage Area Networks (SAN), Hardware
- White papers 2009-11-04
- Power Solutions Article:Â Power Solutions Article: Advancing Integration of Microsoft Hyper-V and Dell EqualLogic Virtualized SANs
- An enterprise-class storage infrastructure is essential for organizations transitioning to a virtualized data center. Dell™ EqualLogic™ PS Series Internet SCSI iSCSI storage area network SAN arrays enable advanced integration with the robust server virtualization offered by the Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 Hyper-V™ virtualization platform—offering the storage foundation for a comprehensive...
- Tags: Dell Computer Corp., SAN, Dell EqualLogic, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Server Hyper-V, Power Solutions, Integration, Storage Infrastructure, Storage, Storage Management, Storage Area Networks (SAN), Cloud Computing, Virtualization, Utility Computing, Hardware
- White papers 2009-11-04
- Microsoft recovers 'most, if not all' Sidekick users' data
- On October 15, Microsoft reversed itself, claiming now that instead of losing all of the personal data of Sidekick users, it has recovered "most, if not all" of it. It does sound like a database/SAN backup was the culprit, though Microsoft officials are remaining tight-lipped. by Mary Jo Foley
- Tags: Microsoft Corp., Storage Area Networks (SAN), Storage, Backups, Storage Management, Hardware, Mary Jo Foley
- Blog posts 2009-10-15
- Apple Xsan Admin Update 2.2 (Mac)
- The 2.2 update is recommended for all systems running Xsan 2. This update includes general administration fixes for remotely administering, configuring and maintaining Xsan deployments, and includes specific fixes for: using SAN Setup Assistant to configure volumes, LUNs and affinities changing a computer between client and metadata controller roles...
- Tags: Apple Macintosh, Administrator, SAN, Apple Inc., Storage Area Networks (SAN), Storage Management, Productivity, Storage, Hardware
- Software downloads 2009-09-14
- iStorage Server 1.40 (Windows)
- KernSafe iStorage Server is an advanced and powerful, full-featured software-only iSCSI Target Server for Microsoft Windows both commercial and free versions. iStorage Server is IP SAN solution and allows you quickly export an existing storage such physical disk, partition, CD/DVD-ROM, generaic SCSI device and even a variety of popular CD/DVD...
- Tags: iSCSI, Microsoft Windows, Data Sharing, KernSafe Technology, KernSafe iStorage Server, iStorage Server, Storage Area Networks (SAN), Ip storage, Network Technology, Storage, Hardware, Networking
- Software downloads 2009-09-09
- Innovation Network Lecture Series: The Journey Towards the Converged Data Center - Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) and ISCSI
- For decades, the IT industry has tried out a number of technologies, looking for one that can provide a single network that could accommodate all traffic needs. Ethernet has long been considered a top contender, but only now with the development of 10 Gb Ethernet, is there real opportunity for...
- Tags: Innovation, iSCSI, Data Center, Fibre Channel, Network, Storage Area Networks (SAN), Storage, Ip storage, Ethernet, Data Centers, Network Technology, Networking, Hardware, Data Management
- Webcasts 2009-09-02
- Get the Motor Running
- Deeley Harley-Davidson wanted to introduce new services to meet business requirements and ensure service-level agreements SLAs with retail partners are met, while minimizing the maintenance load on a busy IT staff. Deeley Harley-Davidson virtualized using Dell EqualLogic Storage Area Networks SANs and Dell PowerEdge blade servers running Microsoft Hyper-V virtualization...
- Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Harley-Davidson Inc., Service Level Management, Blade Servers, Utility Computing, Servers, Storage Area Networks (SAN), Storage Management, It Operations, It service Management, Hardware, Storage
- Case studies 2009-09-01
- iSCSI Boot Firmware Table (iBFT) as Defined in ACPI 3.0b Specification
- The iSCSI Boot Firmware iBF Table iBFT is a block of information that contains various parameters that are useful to the iSCSI Boot process. The iBFT is the mechanism by which iBF parameter values are conveyed to the operating system. The iBF builds and fills in the iBFT. The iBFT...
- Tags: iSCSI, Specification, ACPI, iSCSI Boot Firmware Table, iSCSI Boot Firmware, Storage Area Networks (SAN), Ip storage, Network Technology, Storage, Hardware, Networking
- White papers 2009-08-21
- TotalMounter 1.33 (Windows)
- KernSafe TotalMounter is an advanced and powerful virtual CD/DVD-ROM/RW/RAM emulator, and it is full-featured free software for windows. TotalMounter is also a free full-featured iSCSI initiator, virtual disks emulator, and a client of INetDisk. Its goal is to mount everything, you can not only mount a CD/DVD images (such as...
- Tags: iSCSI, Microsoft Windows, Emulator, KernSafe Technology, KernSafe TotalMounter, TotalMounter, Storage Area Networks (SAN), Ip storage, Network Technology, Storage, Hardware, Networking
- Software downloads 2009-08-11
- Setting the record straight: SAN defrag is vital to storage performance.
- Data volumes continue to grow. More companies are consolidating and virtualizing their IT infrastructures and far more demand is placed on storage performance. But one aspect that often gets overlooked is the role SAN disk defragmenting plays in improving performance. In particular, companies overlook the performance degradation due to file...
- Tags: Performance, SAN, Diskeeper Corp., Storage Area Networks (SAN), Performance Management, Storage Management, Storage, Hardware, Human Resources, Workforce Management
- White papers 2009-08-03
- Setting the record straight: SAN defrag is vital to storage performance
- Data volumes continue to grow. More companies are consolidating and virtualizing their IT infrastructures and far more demand is placed on storage performance. But one aspect that often gets overlooked is the role SAN disk defragmenting plays in improving performance. In particular, companies overlook the performance degradation due to file...
- Tags: Performance, SAN, Diskeeper Corp., Storage Area Networks (SAN), Performance Management, Storage Management, Storage, Hardware, Human Resources, Workforce Management
- White papers 2009-08-03
- HP LeftHand P4000 SANs Deliver Efficient New Storage-Management System for Factory Automation Leader Mitsubishi Electric Automation
- Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc., a U.S. subsidiary of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation of Japan, supplies factory automation products and solutions - including programmable logic controllers, variable-frequency drives, operator interfaces, motion control systems, computer numerical controls, industrial robots, servo amplifiers and motors, and industrial sewing machines. It needed to simplify storage management...
- Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., Leader, SAN, Automation, Storage Area Networks (SAN), Storage Management, Storage, Robots, Hardware, Emerging Technologies
- Case studies 2009-08-01
- National Aquarium Baltimore Doubles User Productivity by Migrating to Microsoft Windows Vista on Dell Desktops and Laptops
- National Aquarium Baltimore needed to minimize administrative, operating system related tasks for its end users, who must share computers due to space limitations and need to make the most of their allotted "Machine time." The Aquarium also needed cost-effective, scalable SAN storage to support a server virtualization initiative. Migrate to...
- Tags: Desktop, Dell Computer Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Laptop Computer, Server Virtualization, Storage Area Networks (SAN), Cloud Computing, Storage, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Virtualization, Storage Management, Servers, Hardware, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software
- Case studies 2009-07-01
- Getting Started With VMware vSphere and Emulex/Cisco SANs
- The combination of VMware vSphere and Fibre Channel SANs provides substantial CapEx and OpEx savings. Cisco and Emulex are leaders in Fibre Channel technologies and provide scalable, high-performance hardware and software components that fully enable server virtualization in the data center. This paper explains some of the components and concepts...
- Tags: Emulex Corp., SAN, VMware Inc., Cisco Systems Inc., Virtualization, Storage Area Networks (SAN), Hardware, Storage
- White papers 2009-06-26
- 10 Steps to Deploying a High-Performance Fault-Tolerant SAN Using Dell EqualLogic PS Series Storage and Cisco Catalyst Network Infrastructure
- The Dell EqualLogic family of iSCSI SANs is fundamentally changing the way enterprises think about purchasing and managing storage. Built on a virtualized peer storage architecture, the Dell EqualLogic PS Series simplifies the deployment and administration of consolidated storage environments. Its all-inclusive, intelligent feature set streamlines purchasing and delivers rapid...
- Tags: Cisco Systems Inc., Dell Computer Corp., Dell EqualLogic, Hardware, High-performance, Network Infrastructure, SAN, Storage, Storage Area Networks (SAN)
- White papers 2009-06-01
- Advanced File Sharing and Management in the Dell NX4
- The Dell NX4 Network Attached Storage NAS device goes beyond simple file servers to provide advanced features ranging from point-in-time snapshots and replication to deduplication, file-level retention, and tiered storage access. Combined with support for both Internet SCSI iSCSI and Fibre Channel, this system can help meet enterprise-class requirements, simplify...
- Tags: Dell Computer Corp., File-sharing, Dell NX4 Network Attached Storage Device, Network-Attached Storage (NAS), Data Management, File Servers, Storage, Storage Area Networks (SAN), Hardware, Enterprise Software, Software
- White papers 2009-06-01
- PacLib Group Increases Hardware Utilization From 10 to 60 Percent With a Virtualized Infrastructure Based on Microsoft Hyper-V Technology and Dell Hardware
- Accommodate company growth by creating a flexible, scalable, robust, and energy-efficient infrastructure that is easy to manage and that delivers a high return on investment. PacLib Group's IT team created a virtualized infrastructure by running Microsoft Windows Server 2008 with Hyper-V technology on Dell PowerEdge servers supported by Dell EqualLogic...
- Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Infrastructure Inc., Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Server Hyper-V, PacLib Group, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Roi/Tco, Storage Management, Backups, Storage, Servers, Storage Area Networks (SAN), Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Finance, Managerial Accounting, Hardware
- Case studies 2009-06-01
- Educational Foundation Cuts Server Footprint by Approximately 66 Per Cent With a Virtualized Infrastructure by Dell
- Educational foundation Skipov, wanted to virtualize its infrastructure to improve availability and provide a more powerful and scalable platform for future growth. The foundation turned to Dell Consulting Services to help design a new virtualized environment, running on Dell PowerEdge servers and a Dell/EMC storage area network. The environment is...
- Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Infrastructure Inc., Storage, Servers, Storage Area Networks (SAN), Hardware
- Case studies 2009-06-01
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