HANNOVER, Germany, March 15, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- At CeBIT today, RAID storage expert Infortrend(r) unveiled its upcoming snapshot software designed exclusively for its line of EonStor(r) RAID subsystems. Called SANWatch(tm), this new integrated software platform will provide instantaneous point-in-time "snapshot" copies of data that look and behave like complete backups without consuming equivalent disk space. EonStor arrays equipped with SANWatch will further protect stored data from accidental or malicious loss, quickly perform data recovery, and easily retrieve lost data with minimum interference to system performance and I/O access. Snapshot images are ideal for various applications including backup, application testing or development, information analysis, and data mining.
SANWatch is designed to work seamlessly on the latest EonStor ASIC400 subsystems, providing an efficient, integrated storage solution that will improve data protection with minor system impact. By using SANWatch on Infortrend's feature-rich arrays, users will be able to manage their storage systems and data operations without having to install several, separate software applications. Its flexible license fee model will allow customers to choose functionalities suited to their needs and cost considerations, thereby simplifying data management and meeting budget requirements.
"Effective storage management and robust data protection are essential to ensuring that business-critical data is always available," said Alex Young, technical and marketing director for Infortrend Europe. "Infortrend's SANWatch will combine a modular software platform equipped with complete array management and integrated data services that satisfies growing business needs for data safety and availability."
SANWatch Highlights
* Point-in-time snapshot images using space-efficient copy-on-write
methodology
* Snapshot operation processed by storage hardware, off-loaded from
host CPUs
* Non-disruptive backup and recovery
* Easy-to-use graphical interface
* Automated snapshot task scheduler
* Automated snapshot pruning to recycle storage space either by
selected capacity or time thresholds
Target Markets and Availability
SANWatch software is currently being tested by several Infortrend partners worldwide and is expected to be released for sale in the June 2007 timeframe. This snapshot functionality will first be available to license on the EonStor A16F-G2430 subsystem and then rolled out for other ASIC400-based EonStor products.
About Infortrend
Infortrend, the RAID storage expert, is a pioneer in cost-effective, high performance networked storage. The company's products include EonStor(r) storage systems and RAIDWatch(r) software for virtually all storage interfaces including SAS, SCSI, iSCSI, SATA and Fibre Channel. For over a decade, Infortrend has provided reliable, fault-tolerant technology to prominent OEMs, distributors, and storage integrators worldwide. The company's core competency includes performance optimized RAID ASICs, feature-rich firmware, and redundant, high availability RAID subsystems. Founded in 1993, Infortrend is traded on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (Taiex), ticker number 2495. For more information, visit www.infortrend.com.
Infortrend, EonStor, RAIDWatch, EonPath and SANWatch are trademarks or registered trademarks of Infortrend Technology, Inc. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.