EMC Corporation Partners with Comdisco to Test SRDF Benchmark

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EMC Corporation has announced its partnership with Comdisco Disaster Recovery Services to test and benchmark the Symmetrix Remote Data Facility (SRDF) option on EMC's Symmetrix 5000 family of Integrated Cached Disk Array (ICDA) storage subsystems. The benchmark aims to determine SRDF's application in Comdisco's recovery services offerings, focusing on real-time data backup and remote mirroring capabilities. As a result of this partnership, EMC will be able to extend its value-added solutions further across the enterprise market.

Key Takeaways:

  • The SRDF option provides real-time data backup and remote mirroring capabilities for EMC's Symmetrix 5000 family of Integrated Cached Disk Array (ICDA) storage subsystems.
  • Comdisco has 12 Symmetrix 5000 family subsystems installed in its North American facilities, which will be used for the benchmark testing.
  • The benchmark aims to determine SRDF's performance, reliability, and ease of use against proven technologies in operation at Comdisco.
  • Comdisco's Continuous Availability Services are a complementary alternate method to SRDF, addressing the most rigorous of customer recovery requirements.
  • Comdisco Disaster Recovery Services is the world's largest and most experienced provider of disaster recovery services, with a network of fully equipped recovery centers in North America, France, and Great Britain.

Statistics:

  • Comdisco has installed 12 Symmetrix 5000 family subsystems in its North American facilities.
  • Comdisco Disaster Recovery Services revenues totaled $242 million.
  • Comdisco's revenues totaled $2.1 billion for fiscal year 1994, ended September 30, 1994.
  • EMC is a Fortune 500 company traded on the NYSE under the symbol EMC.

Sources:

  • Business Wire, "EMC Corporation Teams with Comdisco Disaster Recovery Services to Test and Benchmark SRDF."
  • Comdisco, Inc. (NYSE:CDO), Annual Report 1994.
  • EMC Corporation, Fortune 500 listing.