Compaq and Gadzoox Networks Introduce Advanced SAN Solution

Strategic Insights -

Compaq and Gadzoox Networks have announced a partnership to integrate the Gadzoox Capellix 2000 Fibre Channel SAN switch into Compaq's StorageWorks RA 4100 Fibre Channel Storage System. This solution enables 12-gigabit-per-second switching bandwidth and is designed to simplify storage management, manage explosive data growth, and reduce business downtime. The new system, available today, represents an extension of Compaq's Enterprise Network Storage Architecture (ENSA) strategy.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Capellix 2000 Fibre Channel SAN switch provides 12-gigabit-per-second switching bandwidth and is integrated into the Compaq StorageWorks RA 4100 Fibre Channel Storage System.
  • The partnership between Compaq and Gadzoox Networks aims to simplify storage management, manage explosive data growth, and reduce business downtime.
  • The StorageWorks RAID Array 4100 SAN solution supports heterogeneous x86 platform and OS support, including NT, Windows 2000, NetWare, SCO UNIX, and Linux Operating Systems.
  • The solution delivers a powerful storage consolidation solution for heterogeneous x86 departmental and workgroup environments.
  • Gadzoox Networks offers a broad range of advanced SAN products, including the Geminix family of routers, the Capellix 3000 and 2000 switches, and the SANtools and Ventana SAN management software.
  • The partnership between Compaq and Gadzoox Networks is a strategic move to address the growing needs of the market for scalable and managed SAN solutions.

Statistics:

  • 12-gigabit-per-second switching bandwidth
  • Eleven-port, 12-gigabit-per-second Fibre Channel switching bandwidth
  • 11 non-blocking ports
  • Industry-leading price/Gbps
  • Simultaneous deployment of distributed business applications running in a mixture of NT, Windows 2000, NetWare, SCO UNIX, and Linux Operating Systems

Sources:

  • "Compaq and Gadzoox Networks Introduce Advanced SAN Solution" (Business Wire, July 31, 2000)
  • Gadzoox Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq:ZOOX)
  • Compaq Computer Corp. (NYSE:CPQ)