iStor iSCSI Array Achieves VMware Ready Status

iStor Networks, Inc. announced that its iS512-08 iSCSI Storage Array has achieved VMware Ready status. This designation indicates that the iS512 has passed a detailed evaluation and testing process managed by VMware and is now listed on the VMware Hardware Compatibility List for VMware vSphere 4.

Passing the extensive VMware-specified testing helps ensure that the iS512 makes best use of VMware technology and is ready for deployment in customer environments.

“We are pleased that iStor Networks iS512-08 qualifies for the VMware Ready logo, signifying to customers that it has passed specific VMware testing and interoperability criteria and is ready to run their mission-critical business applications and operations,” said Bernie Mills, senior director, alliance programs, VMware.

“As a reseller partner of iStor’s, we have had great success installing the iS512-08 into VMware environments,” said Robin Chow, President of XBASE Technologies Corporation, a Toronto based reseller. “iStor’s 8x1GbE or native 10GbE iSCSI host interfaces, coupled with their high transaction performance, provides our customers with a high performing storage solution in a virtual environment. iStor’s Virtual Storage Array : further enhances the user experience with an extremely easy interface for configuring and managing the virtual environment,” added Chow.

The VMware Ready program is a VMware co-branding program for qualified partner products and is a benefit of the VMware Technology Alliance Partner (TAP) program. With more than 1,200 members worldwide, the VMware TAP program works with best-of-breed technology partners to provide them a comprehensive set of VMware technical and marketing services, support, tools and expertise to deliver enhanced value to joint customers.