The new modular Sun StorageTek 9985V Storage System expands Sun's storage virtualization portfolio while giving customers improved storage utilization with Dynamic Provisioning software.

This high-end storage is scheduled to be available next quarter (CY'07). It features data center-class functionality and embedded heterogeneous virtualization. Key specifications include:

• 4th generation high-performance crossbar architecture
• 4 Gb/sec performance
• Up to 13.3 GB/sec aggregate bandwidth and 800,000 IOPS
• Up to 72 TB internal capacity (240 drives) and 96 PB external storage virtualization
• Embedded virtualization

Sun StorageTek 9985V Enterprise Storage System supports VMWare ESX virtualization software and Solaris Containers. Sun is working with Hitachi Data Systems on this storage technology.

David Kenyon, vice president of product management, Storage Group, Sun, commented on the partnership: "Customers need to consider both the server environment and storage environment when developing a virtualization strategy for their data centers. Sun and Hitachi Data Systems have worked together for many years to deliver enterprise-class storage solutions that use the latest technological innovation to help customers solve challenging data management problems. We are building upon the success of Sun StorageTek 9990V system by expanding the virtualization capabilities that enterprise customers need onto other storage systems. Look for more to come." [...read more...]

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