Atto Xtend SAN iSCSI Initiator for Mac OS X into Facilis Technology’s TerraBlock

ATTO Technology, Inc. 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.
 
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.
 

ATTO Technology, Inc.
 
Facilis Technology