iSCSI SAN DroboElite Citrix Ready

Data Robotics, Inc. announced that its DroboElite has been verified as Citrix Ready.

The Citrix Ready programme helps customers identify third-party solutions that are recommended to enhance virtualisation, networking and cloud computing solutions from Citrix. DroboElite completed a verification process to ensure compatibility with Citrix XenServer, providing confidence in joint solution compatibility.

The DroboElite, based on Data Robotics’ patented BeyondRAID technology, is a networked storage solution that automates many enterprise storage functions in a solution starting at £2,179 MSRP (2,439 Euro) excluding VAT.

"Our customers always strive for easy-to-use and affordable storage, so we are pleased to have Data Robotics join us in the Citrix Ready programme," said John Fanelli, Vice President of Solutions and Community Marketing at Citrix Systems, Inc. "By taking part in our programme, Data Robotics has made a commitment to deliver the highest quality user experience for DroboElite customers when used in virtualised XenServer environments."

The Citrix Ready programme makes it easy for customers to identify complementary products and solutions that can enhance Citrix environments. Customers can be confident that DroboElite has passed a series of tests established by Citrix, and can be trusted to work with XenServer to simplify deployment of storage in virtualised XenServer environments at small and medium businesses.

"This is a great endorsement for the business value of Drobo solutions," stated AJ Jennings, Senior Vice President of Business Development at Data Robotics. "We’re very proud to have a solution associated with a market leader and innovator like Citrix."