Sans Digital AccuRAID AR316IR VMware Ready

Sans Digital announced that its AccuRAID AR316IR has achieved VMware Ready status. This designation indicates that the AccuRAID AR316IR has passed an evaluation and testing process managed by VMware and is now listed on the VMware Partner Product Catalog, or Hardware Compatibility List.

Passing the VMware-specified testing helps ensure that AccuRAID AR316IR makes best use of VMware technology and is ready for deployment in customer environments.

"We are pleased that Sans Digital AccuRAID AR-316IR qualifies for the VMware ReadyË™ logo, signifying to customers that it has passed specific VMware testing and interoperability criteria and is ready to run in production environments," said Bernie Mills, senior director, alliance programs, VMware.

Quoted by Stanley Chan, Director of Business Development, "By using the VMWare ESX 4.1 server along with the AccuRAID AR316IR, the storage data is centralized and fully protected with dual-redundancy such dual active-active RAID controllers, hot-swappable power supplies and cooling fans to ensure a non-stop operation in a 24×7 data center environment."

The AccuRAID AR316IR 3U-16 Dual Quad GBE iSCSI RAID storage system is ideal for mission critical IT environment. Designed with high-availability in mind, the AR316IR is equipped with features such as Dual-Active RAID Controllers, dual hot-swappable power supplies and cooling fans to ensure a 27×7 operation. Utilizing enterprise iSCSI protocol to transfer data over the network in blocks provides a fast (Up to 900MB/s and 200K IOPS), reliable connectivity between the AR316IR storage unit and its host computer such as the VMware ESX 4.1. While the Trunking and LACP supported to provide aggregated network bandwidth, the CHAP authentication is also included to secure the privacy of the network connectivity. The native expansion capability on the AccuRAID AR316IR also provides cost-saving on future storage expansion. Customer can purchase up to 3 additional AS316IXR (3U-16 Dual Controller JBOD expansion unit) utilizing the same AR316IR head RAID controller unit.

The VMware Ready program is a VMware co-branding program for qualified partner products and is a benefit of the VMware Technology Alliance Partner (TAP) program. With more than 1,300 members worldwide, the VMware TAP program works with best-of-breed technology partners to provide them a comprehensive set of VMware technical and marketing services, support, tools and expertise to deliver enhanced value to joint customers.