Auspex Systems Achieves Oracle Storage Compatibility Program Compliance, Expanding Database Market Opportunities

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Auspex Systems, Inc. has successfully completed the rigorous testing for the Oracle Storage Compatibility Program (OSCP), making its enterprise-class 4Front NS2000 system the first Network Attached Storage server to achieve OSCP compliance. This achievement ensures tight integration and compatibility between Oracle Server databases and Auspex 4Front Network Attached Storage servers, providing customers with a robust, easy-to-use database and storage solution on a high-availability enterprise NAS server.

Key Takeaways:

  • Auspex Systems' 4Front NS2000 system is the first Network Attached Storage server to complete the required testing for the Oracle Storage Compatibility Program (OSCP).
  • The OSCP compliance assures tight integration and compatibility between Oracle Server databases and Auspex 4Front Network Attached Storage servers.
  • Oracle created the OSCP to assist third parties with Oracle compatibility and facilitate the development of storage solutions for Oracle customers.
  • Members of the OSCP receive tools and resources needed to build Oracle-compatible storage solutions for Oracle customers.
  • Auspex Systems' OSCP compliance provides a clear advantage to customers by giving them the highest confidence when integrating an Auspex high-performance file server into an Oracle Server database environment.
  • OSCP compliance creates a new market opportunity in Oracle environments with large data volume requirements by providing the traditional Auspex benefit of scalable network storage, large file support, fast data serving, and centralized data management.
  • Auspex Systems employs approximately 600 people, with worldwide direct and indirect sales channels.
  • The company's customers include: AMD, Anadarko Petroleum, Boeing, BP Exploration, Cabletron, Compaq Computer, Conoco, Intel, Lockheed Missiles & Space, Lucent Technologies, Marconi Electronic Systems, NASA, Nortel, Shell, Texas Instruments, Tivoli Software, and Unigraphics Solutions.

Statistics:

  • The Oracle Storage Compatibility Program (OSCP) was created to assist third parties with Oracle compatibility and facilitate the development of storage solutions for Oracle customers.
  • Auspex Systems' 4Front NS2000 system is the first Network Attached Storage server to complete the required testing for the OSCP.
  • The OSCP compliance assures tight integration and compatibility between Oracle Server databases and Auspex 4Front Network Attached Storage servers.
  • Members of the OSCP receive tools and resources needed to build Oracle-compatible storage solutions for Oracle customers, including technical and marketing programs.
  • The number of employees at Auspex Systems is approximately 600.
  • The company has worldwide direct and indirect sales channels.

Sources:

  • "Auspex Systems, Inc. Completes Rigorous Required Testing for Oracle Storage Compatibility Program," PRNewswire, July 27.
  • Oracle Storage Compatibility Program (OSCP) website.
  • Auspex Systems website.
  • "About Auspex Systems," Auspex Systems website.