Spectra Logic Partners with Network Appliance, Vixel, Legato, and VERITAS to Deliver Cost-Effective SAN Solution

Strategic Insights -

Spectra Logic Corporation, a leading manufacturer of high-performance tape automation products, today announced a scalable backup solution for Network Appliance Filer environments. Through a strategic alliance with Network Appliance, Vixel, Legato, and VERITAS, Spectra Logic is now able to offer a solution that meets the needs of NetApp customers for backing up multiple filers. The new solution allows customers to take advantage of both Network Attached Storage (NAS) and Fibre Channel-based Storage Area Network (SAN) architectures in a single, affordable solution.

Key Takeaways:

  • The alliance between Spectra Logic, Network Appliance, Vixel, Legato, and VERITAS marks the first collaboration between NAS and Fibre Channel-based SAN vendors, yielding a mixed-interface solution encompassing both primary storage and backup resources.
  • The solution allows users to access data through NAS appliances (NetApp filers) and efficiently back them up to tape utilizing a SAN.
  • The partnership addresses the mission-critical backup problem for companies with multiple filers spread across their enterprise.
  • Spectra Logic's automated tape libraries are available to meet backup requirements from 375 GB to over 80 TB, offering unmatched storage density, performance, and capacity.
  • The solution is shipping to selected Beta sites now and will be officially released in Q2 2000.
  • Spectra Logic's comprehensive Upgrade Program protects users' investments for years to come, allowing customers to take advantage of new tape technologies as they become available.
  • The solution is available through a Certified group of VAR partners worldwide, who are knowledgeable about the NetApp environment and the necessary SAN products required to fully install and support customers.

Statistics:

  • The solution marks the first collaboration between Network Attached Storage (NAS) and Fibre Channel-based Storage Area Network (SAN) vendors, yielding a mixed-interface solution encompassing both primary storage and backup resources.
  • Spectra Logic's automated tape libraries range in capacity from 375 GB to over 80 TB, offering unmatched storage density, performance, and capacity.
  • The solution allows users to take advantage of both Network Attached Storage (NAS) and Fibre Channel-based Storage Area Network (SAN) architectures in a single, affordable solution.
  • The partnership addresses the mission-critical backup problem for companies with multiple filers spread across their enterprise.
  • The solution is available to meet backup requirements from 375 GB to over 80 TB, offering a scalable and cost-effective solution for NetApp customers.

Sources:

  • Spectra Logic Partners with Network Appliance, Vixel, Legato, and VERITAS to Deliver a Cost-Effective, Certified SAN Solution to Allow Shared Tape Resources to Network Appliance Customers Without Impacting LAN Traffic, Business Wire, February 3, 2000.
  • Spectra Logic Corporation, About Us, http://www.spectralogic.com/aboutus.htm.
  • Network Appliance Corp., About Us, http://www.netapp.com/aboutus.htm.
  • Vixel Corp., About Us, http://www.vixel.com/aboutus.htm.
  • Legato Systems, Inc., About Us, http://www.legato.com/aboutus.htm.
  • VERITAS Software Corp., About Us, http://www.veritas.com/aboutus.htm.