DPT Endorses Serial Storage Architecture (SSA) and Joins Industry Association

Strategic Insights -

DPT, a leading supplier of high-performance SCSI and disk array solutions, has endorsed the Serial Storage Architecture (SSA) developed by IBM. As part of its endorsement, DPT has become an observing member of the Serial Storage Architecture Industry Association (SSA IA). The SSA technology offers a high-performance, fault-tolerant serial connectivity solution for I/O devices across multiple platforms. The main goal of the SSA IA is to promote the technical and economic benefits of SSA to the computer industry and its customers.

Key Takeaways:

  • DPT, a leading supplier of high-performance SCSI and disk array solutions, has endorsed the Serial Storage Architecture (SSA) developed by IBM.
  • As part of its endorsement, DPT has become an observing member of the Serial Storage Architecture Industry Association (SSA IA).
  • The SSA technology offers a high-performance, fault-tolerant serial connectivity solution for I/O devices across multiple platforms.
  • The SSA IA's goals include promoting the technical and economic benefits of SSA, encouraging cooperation between the computer and storage industries, and fostering SSA inter-operability.
  • DPT's future products will incorporate the SSA architecture later this year.
  • DPT is a member of the SSA IA and will actively participate in its development and promotion.
  • The SSA IA offers educational and promotional materials to its members and the general public.
  • DPT is a leading supplier of high-performance peripheral I/O controllers, disk array products, and software management for microcomputers.
  • DPT's technology includes the first caching disk controller and disk mirroring (RAID-1) controller for the PC.
  • DPT products are sold worldwide through a network of major distributors and OEMs.
  • DPT is a privately held company, founded in 1977, with European sales offices located in Milton Keynes, England, and Munich, Germany. A government sales office is located in Annapolis, Md.

Statistics:

  • DPT's future products will offer transfer rates of up to 80 Mbytes/second.
  • The SSA technology provides a high-performance, fault-tolerant serial connectivity solution.
  • The SSA IA was formed in January 1995 to promote and enable the proliferation of SSA technology.
  • The SSA IA offers an "unparalleled connection" and encourages industry awareness, acceptance, and advancement of SSA technologies.
  • DPT was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Florida, with European sales offices and a government sales office.

Sources:

  • Distributed Processing Technology (DPT). (Monday). DPT Endorses Serial Storage Architecture (SSA) and Joins Industry Association.
  • Serial Storage Architecture Industry Association (SSA IA). (January 1995). SSA IA Formed to Promote and Enable Proliferation of SSA Technology.