Sun introduces new open archive solutions
ConvergenceAsia staff
07/03/2008

Sun Microsystems has announced the latest additions to its open archive portfolio, adding a scalable, energy-conscious midrange modular library and fourth-generation fast-access tape drive.

In addition, Sun introduced enhancements to archive data security and release of a multi-tiered archive appliance that will work heterogeneously with Solaris 10 Operating System (OS) and other leading operating systems.

“Sun is committed to delivering archive solutions that leverage open source software and to using open formats and APIs that both 'future-proof' customers against costly technology changes down the road and blow the lid off of competing high-margin proprietary offerings,” said Jon Benson, senior vice-president of Storage, Sun Microsystems.

The new energy-conscious Sun StorageTek SL3000 is the world's first midrange library to deliver enterprise-class availability and features like non-disruptive capacity and performance scalability.

In addition, the new technology allows for multiple partitioning options to consolidate existing library assets and offers support for open systems and mainframe environments.

Sun will take orders for the Sun StorageTek SL3000 from April to June 2008.

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