Six Leading Storage Vendors Introduce the
First NAS & SAN Data Protection Solution for
Network Attached Storage Systems
NAS and SAN Solution Enables Storage Network
Scalability and Easy Storage Management
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 2, 2000-- Leading vendors from the Network Attached Storage
(NAS) and Storage Area Network (SAN) industries today announced the first-ever NAS and SAN combined storage
solution.
Legato Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:LGTO - news), Network Appliance, Inc. (Nasdaq:NTAP - news), Quantum|ATL
Products, Inc., Spectra Logic Corporation, VERITAS Software Corporation (Nasdaq:VRTS - news) and Vixel
Corporation (Nasdaq:VIXL - news) joined forces to deliver an integrated, multivendor solution, using products that are
tested and certified for interoperability.
The application of SAN technology to provide a powerful backup and recovery solution for Network Appliance(TM)
filers is the first of its kind and demonstrates that NAS and SAN technologies are complementary, not competitive. The
integrated solution meets the demands of IT managers facing rapidly increasing amounts of storage, which according to
a recent report from International Data Corporation (IDC), is increasing by 100% per year.
The solution is a Fibre Channel SAN-based shared tape backup system that supports Network Appliance filers,
managed by enterprise data storage software. It delivers a new level of speed and performance while protecting customer
investments. The standards-based solution addresses the demands of network storage customers seeking increased,
LAN-free tape backup and sharing of valuable tape resources. The solution's infrastructure removes the backup traffic
from the LAN, eliminating the backup disruption from end users and their applications. Connectivity dramatically
increases as libraries and filers are now shared across the SAN.
Ted Larson, the Chief Technology Officer for Urbanite Incorporated, is excited about the Certified Shared Backup
Solution, an alliance between Spectra Logic, Vixel, VERITAS Software, Legato and Network Appliance that delivers
cost-effective and scalable, shared backup for NetApp© filer users. ``As we grow, it becomes cost-prohibitive to add a
tape library each time we add a filer. With the Certified Shared Backup Solution, I'll be able to get the same reliable
backup I'm used to and share the library cost across multiple filers.'
``The announcement of a SAN-based backup strategy which we can leverage on the backside of our NetApp filers, is
certainly exciting for us,' said Jason Gress, CEO of the newly founded Web Zone, Inc.
The Fibre Channel-based system offers a high-performance, affordable and scalable solution that is easy to implement
and fully interoperable. Vixel Fibre Channel switches provide the dedicated bandwidth for multiple storage libraries to
support and expand network configurations over large distances. The resulting storage system will reduce administration
requirements and increase the efficiency of data backup and recovery.
``By allowing Fibre Channel libraries to support multiple NAS filers, this integrated solution enables Network
Appliance customers to exploit the full potential of network storage,' said Frank Berry, Quantum|ATL vice president of
marketing. ``The solution also blurs the lines of distinction between NAS and SAN which will further enhance its
acceptance.'
``NAS and SAN are key technologies for Legato's customers,' said Nora Denzel, senior vice president of data protection
and management at Legato Systems, Inc. ``We are delighted to extend the Legato Continuum for data protection and
management as part of this multi-vendor certification initiative that allows our customers to expand their NAS and SAN
deployments with confidence. Today's announcement demonstrates Legato's commitment to working with other
vendors to improve interoperability. With inclusion of NAS as the central element in the SAN, we see an interesting
merger of two technologies that together deliver meaningful customer value.'
``Today's announcement marks an important step in the development of Open Storage Networking -- shared access to
multiple storage devices over a network,' said Larry Kubo, vice president of marketing for Network Appliance. ``Today,
backup of large volumes of data poses significant management challenges, and the ability to connect NAS-based filers
with SAN-based tape libraries addresses key customer concerns about data availability and data protection. The creation
of a storage networking solution based on products that interoperate and seamlessly integrate into e-business or
enterprise networks will clearly meet with ready acceptance by the marketplace.'
``Spectra Logic is very excited to be working with this group of the industry's leading storage vendors. The initial results
of the alliance yielded a much improved backup solution for multiple filer environments than was previously available,'
said Nathan C. Thompson, Chairman and CEO of Spectra Logic. ``We look forward to building on this first
advancement in the future.'
``The integrated SAN/NAS demonstration reveals the universal applicability for VERITAS NetBackup to support a
variety of new environments as they evolve,' said Steve Colman, vice president, strategic alliances and worldwide OEM
operations, VERITAS Software. ``VERITAS NetBackup leverages shared resources to protect stored information,
while bridging islands of data lacking connectivity. Collaborating with these five storage vendors has enabled VERITAS
Software to support another new and unique environment, while continuing to support existing environments.'
``The collective efforts of storage industry leaders introduces new advantages to implementing a storage network by
integrating the benefits of each into an open, interoperable and manageable solution,' said Arun Taneja, vice president,
marketing, Vixel Corporation. ``Vixel Fibre Channel switches complement Network Appliance filers by providing a
highly robust element to NAS, allowing for multiple filers to share backup resources in a highly efficient manner.'
About Legato Systems, Inc.
Legato Systems, Inc (Nasdaq:LGTO - news), is a worldwide leader in the enterprise storage management software
market. Helping companies leverage business-critical, corporate data assets, Legato's products and services enable
information continuance, a seamless approach to the movement, management and protection of data throughout an
enterprise. Founded in 1988, Legato's storage management software products have become the recognized industry
standard with the largest installed base representing over 65,000 customers. Legato's products are available through a
network of Legato-licensed resellers, integrators and OEM partners and directly from Legato. To contact Legato go to
www.legato.com, or call 650/812-6000.
About Network Appliance
Network Appliance, a veteran in network file serving and caching, has been providing data access solutions since 1992.
Major corporations and ISPs, including Lycos, Yahoo!, Citicorp Securities, Siemens, Lockheed, Cisco, Motorola and
Texas Instruments have deployed NetApp solutions. NetApp's Internet caching solutions (NetCache(TM) appliances)
and file servers (``filers') deliver fast, simple, reliable and cost-effective access to network-stored data and enable
simultaneous shared file services for UNIX, Windows NT© and the World Wide Web. The company pioneered the
concept of the ``network appliance,' an extension of the industry trend toward dedicated, specialized products that
perform a single function. Network Appliance filers and NetCache appliances are based on the Company's innovative
data access software known as Data ONTAP(TM) operating system and standards-compliant hardware. More
information is available at netapp.com
About Quantum|ATL Products, Inc.
ATL Products, a Quantum Company, is a worldwide market leader in the design, manufacture and service of automated
tape libraries used to manage, store and transfer data in a networked computing environment. The company's DLTtape
library systems are distributed through OEMs and a worldwide network of authorized resellers and distributors. ATL
Products is headquartered in Irvine, California, with an additional site in Irvine that serves as one of the world's largest
manufacturing facilities for DLTtape automation technology. Sales and service are provided throughout major cities in
North America, Europe and Asia. For additional information, call ATL Products at 949/856-7800, or visit the company
website at www.atlp.com.
About Spectra Logic Corporation
Spectra Logic Corporation is a leading manufacturer of high-performance tape automation products providing
mission-critical data protection for companies worldwide. Spectra Logic tape library products offer capacities from 60
Gigabytes to hundreds of Terabytes. The Boulder, Colorado-based company's products operate on a broad range of
platforms and utilize a wide range of interface configurations to take advantage of rapidly evolving SAN, NAS, and
direct-attached storage architectures. For more information, contact Spectra Logic by phone at 800/833-1132, or visit the
company's web site at spectralogic.com.
About VERITAS Software
For enterprise customers that demand the continuous availability of business-critical information, VERITAS Software
Corporation (Nasdaq:VRTS - news), the industry's leading enterprise-class application storage management software
provider, ensures information availability from business-critical applications by delivering integrated cross-platform
storage management software solutions. The Company's products enable Business Without Interruption and are
designed to protect, access and manage business-critical application information. VERITAS Software products are
delivered through a worldwide direct sales force and a network of resellers and OEM partners in North America,
Europe, Asia-Pacific and Japan. The company's corporate headquarters is located at 1600 Plymouth Street, Mountain
View, CA 94043. Telephone 650/335-8000. Fax 650/335-8050. Email vx-sales@veritas.com. WWW site:
veritas.com.
About Vixel Corporation
Vixel Corporation is a leading provider of Storage Area Network (SAN) solutions. The company's comprehensive
product portfolio of switches, hubs and transceivers with an integrated management software application delivers a
reliable, interoperable solution to its customers and partners. SAN InSite is Vixel's comprehensive management
software for SANs, providing remote control and diagnostics for Fibre Channel switches, hubs and transceivers from a
single console, reducing the administration and overhead of implementing a SAN. Established in 1991, the company
continues to develop innovative Fibre Channel products to optimize the deployment, performance and management of
SAN solutions. Vixel products are available through its network of value-added resellers, alliances and OEMs. Vixel is
an ISO 9001 certified company. For more information, visit Vixel's web site at www.vixel.com. Vixel Corporation is
headquartered at 11911 North Creek Parkway South, Bothell, Washington 98011 and can be contacted by phone at
425/806-5509 or e-mail at marketing@vixel.com.
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