Data Storage System targets SMBs.
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Featuring eight 1 GbE ports, DSN-3200 xStack Storage Area Network Array runs up to 15 drives with more than 11 TB storage capacity and handles more than 65,000 I/Os per sec. Support for IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation Groups allows grouping of ports for total 850 MB bandwidth. Devices include iSCSI SoC technology, 512 MB system memory, 15 serial ATA hard drives, 4 GB battery-protected cache memory, and support for Serial ATA (SATA) II disk technology.
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D-Link Now Shipping iSCSI Storage Solution for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses
xStack(TM) Storage SAN Arrays Offer Affordable High-Performance Data Backup, Over 11 Terabytes of Storage Capacity, 15 Drive Bays and Eight 1-Gigabit-Per-Second Ethernet Ports
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 6-- D-Link, the end-to-end networking solutions provider for consumers and business, today began shipping its xStack Storage iSCSI 3000 series product line for small- to medium-sized businesses that need greater data storage capacity and better data recovery at a price they can afford.
The D-Link DSN-3200 with eight one-gigabit-per-second Ethernet ports can run up to 15 drives with storage capacity of more than 11 terabytes and handle more than 65,000 input/outputs (I/Os) per second. The D-Link DSN-3400, with the industry's first 10GbE interface, will be available in November.
"This xStack Storage 3000 line represents the next-generation of storage technology that offers advanced near-line IP storage solutions that are extremely fast, powerful and affordable," said AJ Wang, chief technology officer of D-Link. "As an alternative to expensive Fibre Channel and slower software-based iSCSI solutions, both the DSN-3200 and 3400 units act as near-line storage to supplement IP network storage systems, or as a basic backup and data recovery iSCSI device, delivering a balance of features and price for IT managers looking for a robust and expandable storage solution."
The D-Link xStack Storage DSN-3200 provides eight 1GbE ports and supports IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation Groups for full offload capability so that all eight ports can be grouped together, totaling 850Mbytes bandwidth, for increased throughput and redundancy.
Built-in efficiencies
The D-Link xStack Storage DSN-3400 speeds up data traffic with the powerful 10-gigabyte interface and up to 1160MBytes bandwidth, easily surpassing the speed of a 4Gbps Fibre Channel SANs. By using existing Ethernet technology, the cost associated with separate host bus adapters and the per-Gigabyte cost for storage are significantly reduced.
Other features built into the xStack Storage 3000 Series are iSCSI "system-on-a-chip" (SoC) technology, up to 512MB of system memory, up to 15 Serial ATA hard drives, up to 4GB of battery-protected cache memory and support for Serial ATA (SATA) II disk technology.
Full monitoring and control
Each product has an embedded user-friendly IP-SAN Device Manager (IDM) with a complete suite of monitoring and control functions. Advanced features include adaptive and persistent cache management for write-back, write-through, write-coalescing and multi-stream read-ahead on a volume basis.
The products also have VLAN zoning that supports IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging to segregate traffic into isolated areas for access security, and RAID support at Levels 0, 1, 1+0 and 5 (striped sets, mirrored sets, parity sets, striped mirrored sets and JBOD).
The xStack Storage DSN-3000 family has a storage management software stack that provides volume virtualization features by utilizing the concept of "storage extents," the fundamental building blocks used to enable features such as RAID, online capacity expansion and volume migration.
Positioned for the future
"iSCSI will initially open the door to more affordable and needed storage solutions for SMB and mid-market customers," said Robert Gray, IDC research vice president for storage solutions. "The company with a strong SMB channel, experience in Ethernet networking, and value-based approach is well-positioned to capitalize on the growth of iSCSI and win SMB market share."
Price and Availability
The D-Link DSN-3200 ($5,999.99) is now available through D-Link's network of value-added resellers (VARs), solution providers and distributors, and at D-Link's online store, www.dlinkshop.com. The DSN-3400 is scheduled to ship in the fourth quarter with a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $14,999. Customers also can order optional SATA drives in 400, 500 and 750GB capacities for $499.99, $709.99 and $1149.99, respectively. All prices are manufacturer's suggested retail prices and include appropriate drive trays.
About D-Link
D-Link is the global leader in connectivity for small, medium and large enterprise business networking. The company continues to strive for excellence as an award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking, broadband, digital electronics, voice and data communications solutions for the digital home, Small Office/Home Office (SOHO), Small to Medium Business (SMB), and Workgroup to Enterprise environments. With millions of networking and connectivity products manufactured and shipped, D-Link is a dominant market participant and price/performance leader in the networking and communications market.
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