SC24: Atto and IBM Tape Storage Solutions for Virtual and HCI

Atto Technology, Inc. announced that XstreamCORE Intelligent Bridges will be included as a supported solution in the IBM System Storage Interoperation Center (SSIC) for IBM Corp. tape storage libraries.

This development offers solutions that connect IBM tape libraries to Ethernet for open compute, hybrid-cloud, and hyperscale data centers.

In addition, the 2 companies will showcase a XstreamCORE intelligent bridge and IBM Diamondback Tape Library solution in booth 4345 at SC24, November 17-22, at the Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA.

In an era of relentless data growth, migrating data to cost-effective storage tiers remains a significant challenge. Atto and IBM’s joint solutions address this by connecting SAS tape drives to standard Ethernet networks via iSCSI. This approach offers increased flexibility, cost-effective storage management, and optimized performance for virtualized environments, making it a solution for organizations seeking to simplify and secure their data storage strategies.

“IBM is excited to collaborate with Atto to deliver powerful, flexible tape storage solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers,” said Christine Teale, director, tape development, IBM. “These solutions provide a robust, scalable, and secure way to manage and protect data.”

Solution benefits:

• Seamless Integration: Easily integrate IBM tape libraries into virtual and hyperconverged environments.
• Simplified Data Management: Offload inactive data from VMs to cost-effective tape storage.
• Improved Efficiency: Streamline backup and recovery processes for virtualized workloads.
• Enhanced Scalability: Scale tape storage capacity to meet the growing demands of modern data centers.

“Our collaboration with IBM is redefining tape storage for today and tomorrow, offering solutions that combine robust performance with the flexibility and security needed in modern data-centric environments,” said Tim Klein, president and CEO, Atto.These solutions are for various applications, including mobile and edge data collection, remote data centers, data migration in diverse environments, HPC, media and M&E, financial sectors requiring robust data protection, and large-scale data centers prioritizing Ethernet connectivity.

Resources:
Atto and IBM solutions
IBM Diamondback tape libraries
Atto XstreamCORE 8100T