ATTO Technology's Xtend SAN iSCSI Initiator for Mac OS X Selected by Facilis Technology
12/20/2007
Amherst, NY (December 20, 2007) - ATTO Technology, Inc., a global leader of storage connectivity and infrastructure solutions for data-intensive computing environments, today announced Facilis Technology, Inc. has entered into an agreement to integrate the ATTO Xtend SAN iSCSI Initiator for Mac OS X into Facilis Technology's TerraBlock® 3.0 shared storage environment. By using Xtend SAN, OS X users will be able to connect to TerraBlock's iSCSI Server Module utilizing the standard Gigabit Ethernet port on their OS X workstations.
ATTO and Facilis are building upon their partnership in bringing innovative shared storage solutions to the market with this integration. Facilis Technology, a leader in shared media storage technology for post-production and content creation, offers the industry's highest performance virtual volume SAN with TerraBlock 3.0. ATTO's Xtend SAN software allows Mac users to experience the benefits of the TerraBlock SAN through iSCSI, one of the fastest growing storage networking protocols today. With iSCSI, users can take advantage of existing Ethernet expertise and equipment to access volumes previously available only through Fibre Channel connectivity.
"As a response to customer and reseller requests, Facilis Technology is now offering iSCSI connectivity for remote workstations, lower bandwidth or laptop clients," explained James McKenna, vice president, Facilis Technology. "By partnering with ATTO for this technology, we are able to offer TerraBlock Mac OS X users a reliable, time-tested iSCSI solution.
ATTO's industry-leading experience with the iSCSI protocol in the Mac market made them the ideal partner."
This new approach to Ethernet connectivity comes at a time when more and more facilities are transitioning to more inclusive workflows with graphics, audio and editorial. Faster 4-Gb Fibre Channel connectivity with optional iSCSI connectivity establishes workgroups without limitations on workstation compatibility or location. This approach enables the highest level of collaboration, regardless of the chosen creative tools.
"Facilis Technology's selection of the ATTO Xtend SAN iSCSI Initiator demonstrates its commitment to the Mac market, as Xtend SAN provides Mac OS X users with the option of connecting to the TerraBlock iSCSI module," stated Ed Tierney, director of marketing of ATTO Technology, Inc. "ATTO has been providing industry-leading support for iSCSI in both hardware and software for more than five years. Facilis' selection of Xtend SAN as its iSCSI initiator for Mac environments reinforces ATTO's position as a premier provider of iSCSI solutions for Mac OS X users."
About ATTO Technology, Inc.
ATTO Technology, Inc. is a global leader of storage connectivity and infrastructure solutions for data-intensive computing environments. ATTO provides a wide range of end-to-end solutions to help customers' better store, manage and deliver their data. With a focus toward markets that require higher performance, ATTO manufactures host and RAID adapters, bridges, RAID storage controllers and virtual tape appliances, and management software. ATTO solutions are based on providing a high level of connectivity to all storage interfaces including SCSI, SATA, iSCSI, SAS and Fibre Channel. ATTO distributes its products worldwide directly to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), systems integrators, VARs and authorized distributors. Contact ATTO Technology, Inc. world headquarters, at: 155 CrossPoint Parkway, Amherst, New York 14068; Phone: (716) 691-1999; Fax: (716) 691-9353; Website: attotech.com.
About Facilis Technology
Facilis Technology, Inc. designs and builds high-capacity, turnkey storage area networks for the post-production field. The company delivers cost-effective, high-bandwidth storage solutions that facilitate a more efficient workflow for content creators in HD, broadcast, graphics and animation industries. For more information, visit www.facilis.com.
Contact:
Samantha Racki
Matter Communications for Facilis Technology
Tel: 978.499.9250 x224
Email: samantha@matternow.com
Company Name: ATTO
Address 1: 155 CrossPoint Parkway
City: Amherst
State: NY
Zip: 14068
Phone: (716) 691-1999
URL: www.attotech.com
Contact Name: Edward Tierney
Organization: ATTO Technology
Title: VP
E-mail: etierney@attotech.com
